Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
I am fond of trying newly released instant ramen noodles that have become a topic of conversation. The other day I checked Amazon Japan Best Sellers’ instant ramen rankings and found an interesting cup ramen. Actually,...
As you may know, “Otsumami (おつまみ)” is the Japanese word for the snack food eaten with alcoholic drinks, and the representative examples include Kaki no Tane and Kamaboko. As with them, what I introduce here, the...
Japan has a wide range of foods made with Ume (梅) plums, including Umeboshi, and the fruit can be the main ingredient in Japanese confections/sweets. In my country, you can see various Ume candies sold at...
When it comes to Japanese snack foods for alcoholic drinks or “Otsumami (おつまみ)”, “Atarime (あたりめ)” and “Surume (するめ)” are two of the most common. Atarime or Surume In the first place, Atarime and Surume...
Japanese stationery is popular around the world for its high-quality multi-functions and handiness, and in Japan, new office supplies and writing materials are coming out one after another. Among others, above all, there are...
Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子) or Shichimi (七味) is a traditional Japanese seasoning consisting of ground red chili pepper and six other aromatic spices that vary depending on the maker. The seven-spice blend is an essential...
Many food companies are producing and selling instant noodles in Japan, among which Nissin (日清), Toyo Suisan (東洋水産), Sanyo Foods (サンヨー食品), Myojo Foods (明星食品), and Acecook (エースコック) have a top market share. Nissin is...
Have you ever heard of a traditional Japanese hard candy stick made so that the same pattern appears wherever sliced? In Japan, we generally call the cylindrical candy stick Kintaro Ame (金太郎飴). Kintaro Ame (金太郎飴) Image:...
