Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
As for Japanese noodle soups, Ramen, Udon, and Soba are not just our comfort foods, but in recent years, they have gained popularity in many countries. People who have tried or experienced those noodle...
As you know, Japanese people sometimes eat noodle soups at home, such as soba and udon. To make the broth, many home cooks use a liquid soup base available at every supermarket in Japan....
When it comes to Japanese vinegared dishes or “Sunomono (酢の物)”, I sometimes eat Sanbaizu sauce dressed Mozuku seaweed called “Mozukusu (もずく酢)” at home. “Mozuku (もずく)” is one of the edible seaweeds that has been...
Udon is a traditional Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, which has a far longer history than ramen. However, since there are tons of variations in ramen compared to udon, the number of instant ramens...
As you may know, seaweed is an indispensable part of Japanese cuisine, where Wakame and Kombu are edible species often prepared in the cooking. For instance, home cooks in Japan like to add Wakame...
Rice is the staple of the Japanese diet. And we like to eat a warm bowl of white rice with Furikake (ふりかけ), mainly consisting of flakes made from ingredients such as meat, fish, egg, and...
A wide range of chocolate candy is available in Japan as well as other countries, and each of those treats has its own characteristics and flavor that are differentiated from its counterparts. However, some...
“Otsumami (おつまみ)” is the Japanese word for snack foods eaten with alcoholic drinks. It refers to finger foods and nibbles. For example, if you have potato chips while drinking beer, the snack can be...
