Choco Bat: Chocolate-Coated Bread-like Dagashi Snack
Today at a 7 Eleven convenience store I swang by on my way home, I found a good and old Dagashi snack called “Choco Bat (チョコバット)” for the first time in a while. Choco...
Category: Product introduction
Japanese Noodles: What is Katsuura Tantanmen?
Today at lunchtime, I had a long-selling instant noodle from Acecook that recreates the taste of “Katsuura Tantanmen (勝浦タンタンメン)”. In its name, “Katsuura (勝浦)” is actually the name of a city in Chiba Prefecture...
Otsumami: Kai-Himo Dried Scallop Snack
“Otsumami (おつまみ)” is the Japanese word that refers to finger foods and nibbles eaten with alcoholic drinks. Until now, I have introduced a variety of Otsumami, including Surume, Kamaboko, and Saketoba, but still, there...
Kaichu Shiruko: Wagashi Instant Monaka Oshiruko Soup
As you may know, “Shiruko (しるこ, 汁粉)” or Oshiruko is a traditional Japanese red bean soup often eaten in the winter season with toasted Mochi rice cakes. But with this “Kaichu Shiruko (懐中しるこ: Pocket...
Suppai Chew: Sour Soft Chewy Candy from Morinaga
“Morinaga Seika (森永製菓)” is a confectionery company that makes the long-selling soft chewy candy Hi-Chew. The chew is known for having many variants, which include what I introduce here “Suppai Chew (すっパイチュウ: literally Sour...
Tenkaippin Kotteri Ramen Instant Noodle Soup from Sanyo
Today, a cup of instant ramen drew my attention when I stopped by a 7-Eleven convenience store on the way home from work. Specifically, it was a new addition by Sanyo Foods, whose name,...
Kurozu Ninniku: Garlic Pickled in Black Rice Vinegar
I like pickles made of garlic marinated in a marinade made with soy sauce, which include what I picked up this time at a supermarket “Kurozu Ninniku (黒酢にんにく)”. Kurozu Ninniku (黒酢にんにく) In its name,...
Japanese Kit Kat Milk Tea Flavor Chocolate
In the Welcia drugstore, where I bought these okra tempura chips and the Umaibo Halloween bag, I also came across a new flavor of Japanese Kit Kat, Milk Tea (ミルクティー). This time, Nestle Japan carries...
