Nissin Cup Noodle Uma-Kara Tonkotsu Flavor
On August 31, Nissin released a new flavor of cup ramen from its Cup Noodle line in Japan. The new flavor this time is “Uma-Kara Tonkotsu (旨辛豚骨)”. In its name, “Uma-Kara (旨辛)” is a...
Category: Product introduction
Kewpie Mayonnaise and its Uses by Japanese
Mayonnaise is one of the most consumed condiments in many countries, and in Japan, the Japanese food company “Kewpie (キユーピー)” holds the largest market share. It is Kewpie that first sold Japan-made mayonnaise, and...
Taberu Shoyu: Soy Sauce meant for Eating
Rice is an essential part of Japanese cuisine, and in fact, in Japan, various seasonings and condiments for rice can be seen in supermarkets. Among others, “Furikake (ふりかけ)” is the most beloved rice condiment...
Oyatsu Surume: A Classic Dagashi Squid Snack for Kids
Japan has many varieties of squid snacks compared to other countries, and many of those are meant to eat as “Otsumami (おつまみ)” or a food accompaniment for alcoholic drinks, such as Sake, Shochu, and...
Shio Azuki Ame: Anko Red Bean Paste Filled Salt Candy
The other day, I introduced Japanese salt candies and tablets to prevent heatstroke in the hot summer months. In fact, in recent years in Japan, such salt-contained sweet treats have become a kind of...
Glico Giant Cone Ice Cream from Japan
On the way home from work, today I stopped by a supermarket and bought an ice cream product from Ezaki Glico that is related to Giant Caplico, a chocolate cone snack also from Glico...
Acecook Do Miso Miso Maze-Soba Instant Noodle
A new collaboration instant ramen is now on sale in the convenience stores of 7 Eleven Japan, and that’s what I introduce here. With the help of the popular ramen restaurant in Kyobashi, Tokyo,...
Japanese Sugar: Johakuto vs Kori-Zato (Sato) vs Sanonto
I hear that the most common sugar variety in the world is granulated sugar, but this is not the case in Japan where the most consumed one is the white refined sugar called “Johakuto...
