Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Sashimi is a traditional Japanese dish usually consisting of thinly sliced fresh raw fish. But it is also made from other ingredients, and one of the representatives is Sashimi Konnyaku (刺身こんにゃく). Sashimi Konnyaku Sashimi...
Sake Manju was one of the representative types of Manju (饅頭/まんじゅう) that I probably had never tried before simply because I don’t care for rice wine. But today, I took the courage to buy one at...
Bourbon is a Japanese confectionery maker that my prefecture Niigata can boast with many long-selling products, whose head office is in Kashiwazaki City. In recent years, the company introduced a candy with a quirky...
Hi-Chew is a soft chewy candy from Morinaga that has been around since 1975 and now has gained wide popularity not only in Japan but also around the world. As you may know, Morinaga...
In countries other than Japan, the representative flavor of Maruchan’s instant wonton soup seems to be chicken, but it is the Shoyu (しょうゆ) or soy sauce flavor that is most familiar to us Japanese....
Transmitted from China about 700 years ago, Manju (饅頭) now has become a representative type of Wagashi or traditional Japanese confection by using a sweet bean paste filling instead of meat. Manju often refers...
When it comes to the garnish for curry rice in Japan, we especially favor Rakkyo (ラッキョウ) and Fukujinzuke (福神漬). In fact, you will almost definitely see these pickles on the table or the menu...
The noodle soup available in many varieties and various flavors, ramen is a household staple in Japan. As you know, Japanese people like instant ramen, which even comes in snack form in Japan. When...
