The Meanings of Kitsune & Tanuki in Soba & Udon
Kitsune (きつね) and Tanuki (たぬき) are both Japanese words for animals; the former Kitsune means fox, while the latter Tanuki is a raccoon dog. However, if you dine at Soba and Udon restaurants in...
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Ika no Shiokara: All About the Japanese Food Delicacy
As in other countries, Japan has various food delicacies or Chinmi (珍味), some of which take on a bizarre appearance and an unpleasant smell (yet have a good taste). Examples of such Chinmi include...
Ninja Meshi: Popular Umami-Rich Gummy Candy
When I think of regular flavors of Japanese gummy candy, what comes to my mind first is Umeboshi, which, as you may already know, is a traditional Japanese pickle made of a sour plum...
Mochi Taro: A Dagashi Snack Known to Those in the Know
It seems that Daifuku sweets called Taro Mochi are popular in the U.S. But when I hear Taro Mochi, the product name reminds me of a long-loved Dagashi snack called Mochi Taro (餅太郎), released in 1976....
Hokkyoku Ramen from Nissin’s Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto Line
Nowadays, the competition among ramen shops in Tokyo is very intense. So many close their business soon after the startup, while only a few will become popular, featured by the media. Spicy ramen is...
Agemochi: A Traditional Japanese Fried Rice Cracker
As you may already know, Senbei (煎餅), Okaki (おかき), and Arare (あられ) are traditional rice crackers widely enjoyed by us. Those Japanese snacks are relatively well-known in many countries, but have you ever heard of Agemochi...
Kuki Wakame: Seaweed Snack using the Stem of Wakame
Seaweed is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. And when I think of such things, what comes to mind right away is Kombu (昆布), Mozuku (もずく), and Wakame (わかめ), for each is often used...
Marumiya Noritama: Various Ways to Use Furikake Seasoning
Today for lunch, I had the instant yaki-udon pictured below, which was a limited-time offer from the leading Japanese instant noodle manufacturer “Myojo (明星)”. Myojo actually created this instant yaki-udon noodle in collaboration with...
