Aquarius Water made with Sports Drink Powder
Deadly sweltering heat has continued here in Japan, and this year, the days with temperatures of 35°c (95°f) or higher are not rare. Despite that, I plan to go on a picnic with my...
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Candy Comparison: Otoko Ume Sheet vs Umeboshi no Sheet
“Ume (梅)” is a tree very familiar to us Japanese which represents Japan’s winter season. It has white or reddish blossoms and is referred to as Japanese apricot in English. Ume trees bear fruit,...
Punch Cola SP: Classic Japanese Instant Cola Drink
I like powdered sports drinks, like this, because they don’t take up much space to store, and when I want to have the beverage, it is very easy to make just with cold water....
Nissin Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto Instant Yakisoba Noodle
Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto is a Tokyo-based popular ramen restaurant chain that specializes in spicy “Tanmen (タンメン)” noodle soup. Their signature noodle dish, “Mouko Tanmen (蒙古タンメン)” is especially characterized by its spicy miso-based soup containing...
Kanro Puchi Pori: Popular Freeze-Dried Natto Snack
Originated in Japan, the fermented soybean “Natto (納豆)” is a superfood packed with lots of nutrients. But due to its unpleasant smell and slimy consistency, many people can’t eat it. Nonetheless, even if you...
Umaibo: What is the Mentai Flavor?
Umai-Bo (うまい棒), literally meaning Delicious-Stick in Japanese, is a corn puff stick with many fans in and outside of Japan. The snack sold by Yaokin, shaped like a cylindrical tube, is known for its...
Nissin Ippudo Tonkotsu Mazesoba Instant Soupless Ramen
Hakata Ippudo is one of the ramen restaurant chains that represent Japan. Its Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen is not only popular in Japan, but in recent years, many overseas people also love the pork bone...
Japanese Pickled Cucumber Recipe using Shio Koji
As you may know, Shio Koji (塩麹) is a lumpy seasoning paste made by fermenting and aging a mixture of malted rice and salt. It became a topic of conversation several years ago in...
