Nissin Cup Noodle Pro vs. Regular Cup Noodle
A few days ago, on April 5th, 2021, Nissin started to sell Cup Noodle’s new subline, Cup Noodle Pro, and without delay, I bought the instant ramen at a 7-Eleven store for sampling. Nissin...
Category: Product introduction
Omochicchi: Morinaga’s Mochi-Like Soft, Chewy Candy
The fruit chew from Morinaga Seika (森永製菓), Hi-Chew, is one of the Japanese treats widely enjoyed in many countries. Last year (2020), the leading Japanese confectionery maker, Morinaga, introduced a new soft, chewy candy called...
Kanpan: Japanese Hardtack as Emergency Food
Japan is the land of earthquakes and typhoons, so many people have emergency food at home just in case. In fact, in a closet of my house, there is a bunch of instant cup...
Natto Senbei: Rice Crackers with Fermented Soybeans
Made by fermenting steamed soybeans with natto bacteria, Natto is a superfood packed with nutrients but infamous for its unpleasant smell and slimy consistency. However, we Japanese not only eat Natto as it is...
What are Hibachi, Shichirin, and Teppanyaki in Japan?
I have learned from English Wikipedia recently that in North America, Hibachi (火鉢) refers to a small cooking stove heated with charcoal or a hot iron plate used in Teppanyaki restaurants. I don’t mind...
Yogul: A Yogurt-like Nostalgic Dagashi Sweet
Dagashi (駄菓子) is the generic name for cheap and relatively small Japanese snacks and candies, whose price ranges from 10 yen to about 100 yen. The genre has a long history, and its origin...
Saba Ramen: Mackerel Flavor Instant Noodles from Acecook
When it comes to the flavor of ramen, Shoyu (醤油: soy sauce), Miso (味噌: fermented soybean seasoning), Shio (塩: salt), and Tonkotsu (豚骨: pork bone) are classics long loved in Japan. In recent years,...
Japanese Kit Kat Sakura Flavor Chocolate Mini Bar
Following the winter Ume (梅), the beautiful pink, spring Sakura (桜) season has finally come to Tokyo, where the flowering was announced a couple of days ago. Sakura Kit Kat Japan-Limited Flavor The other day...
