What is “Soft Cream” in Japan?
When you hear “soft cream”, what comes to your mind first? I guess many would probably bring to mind a gob of whipped cream. The word soft cream is commonly used in Japan and...
Category: Trivia
Umami vs Umai vs Uma: Meanings of Japanese Words
Umami is one of the best-recognized Japanese words, but do you know there are 2 different meanings of umami in Japanese? Actually, one is represented as “Umami (旨味 or 旨み)” and the other is...
Date Maki vs Tamago Yaki: Japanese Rolled Omelettes
Happy New Year 2021! I spent the New Year’s Eve, or “Omisoka (大晦日)”, watching “Kouhaku Uta Gassen (紅白歌合戦: literally Red and White Song Battle)”, a standard long-loved special TV program for Omisoka in Japan,...
The Difference: Gyumeshi vs Gyudon Beef Bowls
“Gyudon (牛丼)” is one of the most popular varieties of “Donburi (丼: Japanese rice bowl dish)” in Japan and is often referred to as “Beef Bowl” in English-speaking countries. In its name, the word...
Sea Urchin Roe: Nama Uni vs Tsubu Uni vs Neri Uni
Known as sea urchin in English, “Uni (雲丹, うに)” is one of the representative Japanese food delicacies or “Chinmi (珍味)” that has been a favorite in Japan for a long time. In sushi restaurants,...
Kodomo vs Otona: When Children Become Adults in Japan
As you may know, “Kodomo (子供)” is the Japanese word for child or children, while “Otona (大人)” is the word for adult or grown-ups. According to the definition of the law, now Kodomo in...
Wakame vs Kombu (Kelp): Edible Seaweed in Japan
As you may know, seaweed is an indispensable part of Japanese food culture, and especially wakame and kombu, also known as kelp, have been widely consumed in Japan since the old days. Today, supported by...
The Difference: Tonkatsu Ramen vs Tonkotsu Ramen
As you know, ramen is a noodle soup dish that represents Japan and in recent years instant ramen has been a staple in homes in many countries. Ramen comes in many different types and...
