Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
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:...
Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese seasoning (condiment) made from 7 different aromatic spices. Its first ingredient is a ground red chili pepper, whereas the other six spices vary depending on the maker or the...
As you may know, the production areas known as Japan’s 3 Best Green Tea are Uji, Shizuoka, and Sayama. Among them, Uji (宇治) is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, where unique tea culture has...
Regarding sake (酒), what has been spotlighted in recent years in Japan is, admittedly, Dassai (獺祭), which became a big hit several years ago. The sake Dassai is brewed by a sake brewery in...
Have you ever heard of bento boxed lunch being sold mainly at large train stations in Japan? It’s called “Ekiben (駅弁)“, and a large variety of Ekiben bento boxes, over a thousand! can be...
For its old, historical town streets, “Hida-Takayama (飛騨高山)” is a popular tourist destination in Japan. The region comprises “Hida (飛騨)” and “Takayama (高山)”, which are names of cities in Gifu Prefecture. By the way, the...
Japanese rice wine “sake (酒)” has gained popularity in many countries in recent years, but the total consumption in Japan is on the decline. By the way, speaking of sake, have you ever heard...
Coca-Cola and Pepsi are the world’s two major, best-recognized cola brands, but other than these, unique cola drinks can be seen in each country. In Japan, too, various kinds of cola beverages are available....
