Anko Dama: Sweet Red Bean Paste Wagashi Balls
The last time when I went shopping at a supermarket, together with other foodstuffs, I bought a Wagashi sweet called “Anko Dama (あんこ玉)” for the first time in a while. The confection brings back...
Category: Product introduction
Beef Furikake Rice Seasoning: Tsukudani Shigureni
The other day when I went shopping at a supermarket, a Furikake (rice seasoning) product from Marumiya caught my eye and intrigued me. Because until then, I had never heard of the Furikake name,...
Matcha Tori Paitan Ramen from Nissin’s Cup Noodle Line
This article is something like the continuation of the previous post because yesterday I stumbled upon another cup ramen with the flavor of “Tori Paitan (鶏白湯)” in the go-to 7 Eleven, which is also from...
Nissin Tokyo Noodles Ginza Kagari Instant Ramen
For the last several months I have been to ramen restaurants only several times due to the coronavirus pandemic. But when I shop at a 7 Eleven convenience store on the way home from work, I...
Meiji Macadamia Nut Chocolate with 2020 Limited Design
Because of its superior taste and rich nutrients, macadamia nuts are known as the king of tree nuts, being the most expensive nuts in the world. When it comes to Japanese sweets using macadamia...
Fruiche: House’s Classic Yogurt-Like Fruit Jelly Dessert
Today, I went shopping at a supermarket where I thought I wanted some fruit yogurt. But as I felt like something more gelatinous, I grabbed a bag of “Fruiche (フルーチェ)”, a yogurt-like jelly dessert...
How to Make Japanese Oil Noodles with Taberu Rayu
When you hear Japanese oil noodles, you might think that the dish is greasy or oily. But what I introduce here, “Abura Soba (油そば)”, literally meaning “oil noodles” in Japanese, is not oily but...
Fujiya’s long-selling Nectar Peach Juice
Fujiya (不二家) is a long-established Japanese food company well known for its mascot character, Peko Chan (ペコちゃん), which is associated with their signature milk candy Milky (ミルキー). The maker introduced the product Milky in...
