Bontan Ame: Classic Citrus Pomelo Rice Candy
Japan has quite a few rectangle-shaped soft candies similar to caramel cubes. For example, Kombu Ame (こんぶ飴), which I introduced in this article, is one of that kind made from edible kelp. Kombu Ame is...
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Instant Noodles with Real Gold Celebrating New Era Reiwa
Yesterday I shopped at a drugstore and found a cup of instant Yakisoba noodles that drew my interest. Its packaging had a golden color differentiated from its counterparts, looking like a memorial item. Memorial Instant...
Gohan no Tomo: First Modern Furikake Product
Rice and miso soup are the staples of the Japanese diet, and we like to eat a warm bowl of white rice, putting (sprinkling) something salty or savory on top of it. When it...
Meaning: Tsukemono vs Oshinko vs Asazuke
When it comes to Japanese pickles, I think Umeboshi plums are probably the most famous in overseas countries. “Umeboshi (梅干し)” is referred to as pickled Ume plums or salted Ume plums in English-speaking countries, but...
Ryukakusan Herbal Candy for Sore Throat
Since a few days ago, I have had a scratchy throat. So now, I am sucking on a “Nodoame (のど飴)” to soothe it. Nodoame is the Japanese word for cough drops, including herbal candies,...
Myojo Ippeichan Yomise no Yakisoba Instant Noodles
The world’s first cup ramen Nissin Cup Noodle was created by the leading Japanese instant noodles manufacturer Nissin in 1971. And today, in addition to cup ramen, various types of instant noodles can be...
Nanbu Senbei: Traditional Wheat Crackers from Aomori
When Japanese think of snacks served with green tea, many will bring to mind “Senbei (煎餅)”, a traditional Japanese rice cracker that comes in several types. The majority of Senbei crackers are made from non-glutinous...
Ajinomoto Hondashi vs. Dashi vs. Shiro Dashi
When it comes to Japanese soup stock or Dashi, in addition to regular Dashi and Shiro Dashi, there is one more popular Dashi in Japan, and that is Hondashi (ほんだし). As you may already...
