Ningyo Yaki: Traditional Sponge Cake from Tokyo
The other day, I placed an order with Amazon Japan for a traditional Japanese confection, and yesterday, I received it. And here is what I purchased this time. These are sponge cakes called “Ningyo...
Category: Souvenirs
Masuzushi: Toyama’s Trout Sushi Wrapped in Bamboo Leaves
Now, here in Japan, we have the Buddhist festival called “Obon (お盆)”, during which it is believed that our ancestral spirits return home. So we usually go and visit our ancestors’ graves during the period...
Michelin-Starred Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta Instant Ramen
7-Eleven Japan carries a variety of store-limited instant ramen that beautifully recreate the taste of famous ramen shops, most created by leading Japanese instant noodles manufacturers in collaboration with the ramen shops. Representative examples...
Uni Hishio: Sea Urchin Sauce from Wakasa, Fukui
The Wakasa (若狭) region in Fukui Prefecture is known for its variety of seafood from ancient times, and in the Nara period (奈良時代: 710 to 794), the lord presented such things as salt, fish,...
Naniwaya’s Original Kaki no Tane Rice Cracker
Senbei (煎餅), Okaki (おかき), and Arare (あられ) are three representative types of traditional Japanese rice crackers, among which Senbei is the most common. Senbei traditionally consists of non-glutinous rice called Uruchi Mai (うるち米) with a...
Comparison: Potato Farm Jaga Pokkuru vs. Calbee Jagabee
When it comes to fried potato sticks available in the snack and candy section of supermarkets in Japan, Calbee Jagariko and Calbee Jagabee are especially popular. As their names indicate, both are manufactured and...
Shichimiya Shichimi Togarashi: 7 Spice Blend from Kyoto
The other day, I got a Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子) that the historical city Kyoto boasts. Shichimi Togarashi or Shichimi (七味) is a traditional Japanese condiment consisting of ground red chili pepper and six other...
Kawara Senbei: Roof Tile-Like Hard Wheat Crackers
“Senbei (せんべい)” is a traditional Japanese rice cracker made from non-glutinous rice called “Uruchi Mai (うるち米)”, the staple of the Japanese diet. But some exceptions exist, and they don’t consist of rice. For example, what I introduce...
