Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Today, I enjoyed another edible souvenir called Mazuibo (まずい棒) that my long-time friend got me when he came back to Niigata. The product, whose name means bad stick, is apparently inspired by Umaibo (うまい棒:...
As you may already know, Japan has eased restrictions on foreign tourists since yesterday, and individual trips are now possible. Without a doubt, Tokyo is one of the most popular destinations for those travelers,...
Kurozu (黒酢), or black rice vinegar made from brown rice, contains plenty of essential amino acids and citric acid and is popular in Japan for its health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure suppressing...
When I went shopping at a supermarket yesterday, I headed to its Dagashi section to hunt for something interesting, where this Puchi Pudding Choco (プチプリンチョコ) caught my eye. Kabaya Petit Pudding Chocolate The Petit...
When it comes to caffeinated Japanese chewing gum that wakes you up, Meiji Xylish Hyper Cool and Clorets Sharp Mint are popular. But Japan’s best-known and most loved is undoubtedly this Black Black, introduced...
Recently, I have been into this Saikyou Donbei (Price: 248 yen) from Nissin. Every part of the instant udon (say, noodles, broth, Aburaage, and spice condiment) is unprecedented and can be the main. But what...
When I went on errands yesterday, I saw Iwashi Senbei (いわしせんべい/鰯煎餅) on sale for the first time in a long time in a supermarket. Senbei usually uses non-glutinous rice called Uruchi-Mai (うるち米) as its main...
Nowadays, so many treats from various countries are available online, and if you are a lover of such things, it may be hard to decide what to choose. On Amazon.com, I can find tons...
