Onsen: What is Bijin no Yu?
If you like Japanese hot springs or onsen (温泉), you may have heard of Bijin no Yu (美人の湯). As I wrote before, the word Bijin (美人), literally meaning beautiful person, refers to a beautiful...
Category: Sightseeing places
What is Zenkoji Gokaicho Soba Manju? Very Rare Thing!
A few days ago, I went for a drive to Nagano for the first time in a while to see how the city was going. It was Sunday, and as expected, there were many...
What is Sano Ramen? from Tochigi Prefecture
Yamadai is a Japanese instant noodle manufacturer known for its instant ramen series named New Touch Sugomen that faithfully recreates local ramen bowls representing Japan. I have loved the series for a long time,...
Shiro Ebi: Toyama’s White Shrimp Senbei, Sushi, and More!
Toyama is a prefecture adjacent to Niigata, where I live. Toyama has Toyama Bay known for its deep water and variety of fish, and the prefecture prides itself on its delicious seafood dishes. Especially,...
Who is Japan’s Supreme and Most Important God?
“Kami (神)” is the Japanese word for “god” and its honorific title is “Kami-Sama (神様)”. When you hear Kamisama, the first person that comes to your mind might be the Kamisama in the manga...
Myojo Chuka Soba Tomita Tonkotsu Gyokai Instant Ramen
Today, for lunch I bought a cup of instant ramen at a 7 Eleven convenience store near my house. It has been a while since I last ate instant ramen, but the noodle soup...
Nissin Nakiryu Shirunashi Tantanmen Instant Dandan Noodle
On November 26, 2019, the selection for the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2020 was unveiled. In the guidebook, 22 ramen restaurants have been listed, among which “Sosakumenkobo Nakiryu (創作麺工房 鳴龍)” (Google Map) and “Soba House Konjiki...
Sanyo Okushiba Shoten Sapporo Soup Curry Instant Ramen
Yesterday, on the way home from work, I dropped in at a 7 Eleven convenience store and headed to the instant noodles section to see if there is something appealing. As a result, a...
