Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Japan has many Wagashi confections made with sweet bean paste called Anko (餡子) or An (餡), including Manju, Daifuku, and Dorayaki. There are various varieties of Anko, but many use a red bean species...
Commonly used in traditional Japanese confections or Wagashi (和菓子), Mochi (餅) is a plain white rice cake made from glutinous rice called Mochi Gome (もち米). When Wagashi uses Mochi, sweet stuff typically covers it,...
Karaage (から揚げ) and Katsu (カツ) are representative types of Agemono (揚げ物: meaning deep-fried thing), which is the generic name for deep-fried foods in Japanese cuisine. These Agemono dishes have long been staples in households...
Our family sometimes goes to a Yakiniku restaurant in our neighborhood for dinner. Every time we dine there, I order the meat portion Tan-Shio (たん塩/タン塩: meaning Tongue Salt or Salted Tongue) at least once....
When it comes to Nori (海苔), the first thing that comes to many people’s minds will probably be a blackish dry sheet of seaweed used in sushi rolls. Including the one for sushi, the...
The prefecture where I live, Niigata, is adjacent to Nagano Prefecture. So in my city, some local specialties of Nagano are available at supermarkets. I love Yawataya Isogoro’s seven spice blends, one of Japan’s three best Shichimi...
Kyoto (京都) is a historical city where various cultures and foods originated. For example, when I think of Tsukemono (漬物) pickles that the old city boasts, what comes to mind is Senmai Zuke. Senmai...
Natto (納豆) is a superfood of Japanese origin made from fermented soybeans well-recognized for its plenty of nutrients. However, since the food is stinky with a slimy consistency, many people dislike and can’t eat...
