Bontan Ame: Classic Citrus Pomelo Rice Candy
Japan has quite a few rectangle-shaped soft candies similar to caramel cubes. For example, Kombu Ame (こんぶ飴), which I introduced in this article, is one of that kind made from edible kelp. Kombu Ame is...
Category: Sweets and Candies
Nanbu Senbei: Traditional Wheat Crackers from Aomori
When Japanese think of snacks served with green tea, many will bring to mind “Senbei (煎餅)”, a traditional Japanese rice cracker that comes in several types. The majority of Senbei crackers are made from non-glutinous...
Tankiri Ame: Japanese Candy for Clearing Phlegm
When it comes to classic Japanese candy, what comes to my mind right away is Shio Ame, Kuro Ame, Hakka Ame, and Neri Ame. In their names, “Ame (飴)” is the Japanese word for...
Boro Snacks (Tamago Boro, Soba Boro) vs Cookies
When I was small, my mother used to buy me “Tamago Boro (たまごボーロ)“. I loved the small egg cookies because they had an excellent light texture that melted in the mouth. Besides, the Japanese...
Koume Soft Candy: Recommended to Ume Plum Beginners
Spring is nearly upon us when, as you know, we enjoy cherry blossom viewing or Hanami (花見). But what comes to mind when you think of the winter blossom representing Japan? Most Japanese associate...
The Difference: Mochi vs. Dango vs. Daifuku vs. Manju
When you think of traditional Japanese sweets or Wagashi (和菓子), what comes to mind first? Nowadays, thanks to online stores, it is relatively easy to get Japanese confections even if you are not in Japan....
Imokenpi: A Classic Japanese Sweet Potato Snack
When it comes to potato snacks, potato chips are a classic widely enjoyed in many countries. In addition to the crisps, several varieties of potato snacks have been long-time favorites in Japan, which include...
Otoko Ume Candy: Nobel’s Popular Umeboshi Plum Candy
Ume plums are one of the essential ingredients for Japanese cuisine and candies. For example, the pickled Ume plum “Umeboshi (梅干し)” is a food that represents Japan. The Japanese candy made with Ume plums comes...
