Japanese Kit Kat Summer Ice Cream Flavor
As you know, Nestle Japan sometimes creates an interesting unique flavor Kit Kat, and in fact, yesterday I accidentally found that kind of flavor in a supermarket. Here in Japan, now it is summer...
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Shio vs Shokuen vs Shokutakuen vs Ajishio: Japanese Salt
“Shio (塩)”, also spelled as Sio, is the Japanese word for “salt”, and in Japan, salt is mostly made by boiling down seawater as there are not enough natural resources for rock salt. As...
S&B Shichimi Togarashi vs House Shichimi Togarashi
S&B and House Foods are both Japanese companies that make spice and spice-related products such as curry roux, and their popular products include “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)”. Shichimi Togarashi, literally “Seven Flavors Chili Pepper”, is...
10 Best Natto Brands Selected by Top Japanese Chefs
Packed with lots of nutrients, “Natto (納豆)” is a superfood that represents Japan. In recent years, because of its health benefits, the fermented soybean is well recognized even outside of Japan and has gained...
Momiji Oroshi: Grated Daikon Radish with Red Chili Pepper
“Momiji (もみじ)” is the Japanese word for the maple leaves that turned red in the autumn season, but do you know what “Momiji Oroshi (もみじおろし)” refers to? Momiji Oroshi (もみじおろし) If you already know...
Suika Gummy: Watermelon Gummies from Kabaya
July has arrived, and a few days ago, it was announced that the rainy season “Tsuyu (梅雨)” was over in Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, which means summer has finally come. When it...
Morinaga Ramune Non-Carbonated Soft Drink
Made basically with sugar (dextrose), starch (potato, corn), and acidifier (citric acid) and shaped like a tablet, “Ramune (ラムネ)” is a classic Japanese sugar candy with a nice, chalky, melt in the mouth texture....
Kaisen Butter Ramen vs Nissin Cup Noodle Seafood + Butter
Yesterday, I picked up two types of seafood flavor instant noodles at my go-to convenience store. One is “Kaisen Butter Ramen (海鮮バターラーメン: literally Seafood Butter Ramen)” from Acecook, while the other is Nissin Cup Noodle’s...
