Nissin Cup Noodle Uma-Kara Tonkotsu Flavor
On August 31, Nissin released a new flavor of instant ramen from its Cup Noodle line named “Uma-Kara Tonkotsu (旨辛豚骨)”. In its name, “Uma-Kara (旨辛)” is a portmanteau of “Umai (旨い)” meaning “delicious” and...
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Kewpie Mayonnaise and its Usage by Japanese
Mayonnaise is one of the most consumed condiments in many countries, and in Japan, the Japanese food company “Kewpie (キユーピー)” holds the largest market share. It is Kewpie that first sold Japan-made mayonnaise, and...
Taberu Shoyu: Soy Sauce meant for Eating
Rice is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. And in Japan, various rice seasonings and condiments can be seen in supermarkets. Among others, “Furikake (ふりかけ)” is the most loved condiment that has been around...
Oyatsu Surume: Classic Dagashi Squid Snack for Kids
Japan has many varieties of squid snacks compared to other countries, and many of those are eaten as “Otsumami (おつまみ)” or an accompaniment for alcoholic drinks, such as sake, shochu, and beer. If I...
Shio Azuki Ame: Salted Red Bean Candy
The other day, I talked about Japanese salt candies and tablets to prevent heatstroke on hot summer days. In recent years in Japan, such salt-contained sweet treats have become a fad and are available in...
Glico Giant Cone Ice Cream from Japan
Today, on the way home from work, I stopped by a supermarket and bought an ice cream product named Glico Giant Cone. The product from Glico, Giant Cone is actually related to Giant Caplico, a...
Japanese Sugar: Johakuto vs Kori-Zato (Sato) vs Sanonto
I hear the most common sugar in the world is granulated sugar, but this is not the case in Japan. The most consumed variety here is actually refined white sugar called “Johakuto (上白糖)”, which...
What is Sashimi Shoyu?: Japanese Soy Sauce
As you know, together with “Miso (味噌)”, one of the most common seasonings for Japanese cuisine is “Shoyu (醤油)” which is referred to as soy sauce in English-speaking countries. When it comes to soy...
