Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Today, let’s take a close look at one example of Ajitsuke Nori (味付けのり). What I prepared is Aji Nori (味のり) (6 packs × 5 pieces version), a long-selling Ajitsuke Nori from Nico-Nico Nori (ニコニコのり)...
Ajitsuke (味付け/あじつけ) is a Japanese word usually used for food, and at supermarkets in Japan, you can find various “味付け” products. But in the first place, what does Ajitsuke mean? Further, what are standard...
Recently, I found the Japanese snack Yan Yan Tsukebo (ヤンヤンつけボー: Yan Yan Dipping Sticks) from Meiji available overseas and popular on Amazon.com. Meiji Yan Yan Tsukebo Meiji Yan Yan Tsukebo (Price: 150 yen) is...
Tosa (土佐) is the ancient name of Kochi (高知), which is known as Japan’s largest consumer of Katsuo (鰹: bonito). Accordingly, the prefecture boasts its specialties using bonito, and what I introduce here, Tosazu...
Yakitori (焼き鳥) and Yakiniku (焼肉), whose difference I explained before, are grilled meat dishes that represent Japan, but I rarely see their flavors in snacks. Instead, Japanese snack food manufacturers favor barbecue/バーベキュー flavor, but if...
Natto (納豆) is a food that originated in Japan and is infamous for its peculiar smell and taste, though the fermented soybeans are nutrient-rich and healthful if adequately consumed. Even Japanese people, many dislike...
Recently (after purchasing on Amazon the other day), I learned on the net that there are various umbrella chocolates overseas. But I found the one representing Japan, Parasol Chocolate from Fujiya, is cute and...
Japanese cup ramen comes in various unique & quirky flavors, and some are pretty luxurious, like this truffle ramen from Nissin’s Raoh series. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is 500 yen (excluding tax), which...
