Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
“Kakigori (かき氷)” is a sweet refreshment perfect for the summer season. As you know, it is a dessert made of shaved ice shaped like a mountain, sweetened with colored syrups. The syrup for Kakigori...
Have you ever heard of “Nama Chocolate (生チョコレート) or Nama Choco? which is actually somewhat different from ordinary chocolates that can be seen in supermarkets and convenience stores in Japan. Nama Chocolate (生チョコレート) Today,...
Today, on the way home from a public Onsen bath facility, I swang by a 7 Eleven convenience store to buy refreshments. After grabbing a chilled tea PET bottle, I entered the snack aisle,...
When it comes to summertime treats, many people will bring to mind cone soft serve ice cream. And the ice cream cone reminds many Japanese of Glico Giant Caplico, which I bought today, with a...
Served in the Japanese tea ceremony “Sado (茶道)”, also called “Chado (茶道)”, “Matcha (抹茶)” is one of the green tea varieties that represent Japan. The green tea is an indispensable part of Sado, and...
Here in Niigata, Japan, the weather outside is scorching hot, and the temperature is gradually climbing. So when I went out shopping today, I stopped by a supermarket and bought salt candies to prevent...
On August 10, 2020, 7 Eleven Japan started to sell the new edition of Mochi Mochi no Ki instant ramen from Myojo’s Meiten Kiko line. “Meiten (銘店)” means “famous shop” in Japanese, and the...
With summer here, the sun is shining, and the temperature is high. So today, I was in the mood for Kintoki shaved ice and bought the one from Glico “Rennyu Kintoki Shigure (練乳金時しぐれ)” shown...
