5 Popular Japanese Foods and Dishes with Mentaiko Roe
Today I went to a 7 eleven convenience store near my house to buy lunch, where I found a newly released Onigiri rice ball lined up on the shelf. I’m fond of trying new...
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Uiro: Steamed Rice Cake Specialty of Nagoya
Last November, I went to Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, to see a live concert by Perfume held at Nagoya Dome. The next day, I did sightseeing in the city and bought a local confection called...
Kojimaya: The Best Hegi Soba Restaurant in Niigata
Today, I went out dining at Kojimaya (小嶋屋) to enjoy its buckwheat noodles with my family. Kojimaya/小嶋屋 is a renowned soba restaurant chain with many locations in Niigata, whose head office is in Tokamachi...
Kaki no Tane (Kakipi): All About the Japanese Rice Cracker
“Kaki no Tane (柿の種)”, literally meaning “persimmon seed”, also known as Kameda Crisps or Kakipi, is one of the most famous Japanese rice crackers. In Japan, the spicy rice snack is commonly served with...
Kaminari Okoshi: Puffed Rice Crackers from Asakusa, Tokyo
I live in Niigata Prefecture, located about 300 km northwest of Tokyo, and I don’t go on a trip there a lot. But when I go to Tokyo, I often stroll through Asakusa. Every...
Wagashi: Types and Brands of Kyoto Yatsuhashi Sweets
Kyoto was the capital of Japan in the old days and served as a political and cultural center, where various things were developed. As a result, the city has a wide range of specialties today,...
Kusaya: Japan’s Stinkiest Food (Dried Fish)
When I think of stinky Japanese food, what comes to mind first is Kusaya (くさや), a dried fish infamous for emitting an unforgettable stench. Kusaya (くさや) Kusaya is a Himono or a dried fish that is a...
Easy & Authentic Ponzu Sauce Recipe
Featuring its refreshing sour taste, “Ponzu (ポン酢)” is a sauce that represents Japan made from soy sauce, mirin, and citrus fruit juice such as sudachi, yuzu, or bitter orange. In fact, when side dishes...
