Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
As in many other Asian countries, rice is the staple food for us Japanese. In Japan, there are two mainstream types of rice, which are Uruchimai (うるち米) and Mochigome (餅米). The former Uruchimai is non-glutinous/non-sticky...
“Anko (あんこ, 餡子)” is a sweet bean paste that is an indispensable part of Wagashi traditional Japanese confections. Anko comes in various types, but the most common variety is made of red beans called...
Nori (のり/海苔) is one of Japan’s favorite seafood, whose history can date back to ancient times. As you can see in sushi and onigiri, the seaweed often comes in dry sheets. Unlike flakes or powder types...
“Tofu (豆腐)” is a processed soy food, known as soybean curd, widely seen in East and Southeast Asia such as China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The word “豆腐” is said...
As you know, Sashimi (刺身) is a plate of fresh raw fish cut into thin slices. It is a traditional Japanese dish that first appears in the document Suzuka-Kaki (鈴鹿家記)’s article dated June 10,...
Often used in miso soup and widely enjoyed in households, Asari (アサリ) and Shijimi (シジミ) are both clams that are very familiar to Japanese people. That is why many of us can instantly tell...
Originally, Arai (洗い) is the noun form of Arau (洗う), the Japanese verb for “wash” in English, but when used in daily life, the word often refers to a fish dish similar to Sashimi....
As you know, natto (納豆) is a traditional Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with bacteria called Bacillus natto. Natto is a rich source of nutrients but has people divided between those who like it...
