Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life 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...
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...
Product introduction / Seasoning and Condiment / Trivia
by Tomo · Published November 5, 2020 · Last modified November 7, 2020
Miso is a quintessential Japanese seasoning that is widely loved by home cooks in many countries. As you know, it is a smooth, salty, savory paste made by fermenting soybeans and rice or cereals...
While the word “Okashi (お菓子)” can refer to any kind of snack, sweet, and candy, regardless of where they are produced, “Wagashi (和菓子)” is the word for traditional Japanese confections. Wagashi comes in many...
According to the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, there are 3 different varieties of brown sauce that are classified into Worcester sauce types in Japan, which are “Worcester Sauce (ウスターソース)”, “Chuno Sauce...
As you may know, the word “Donburi (丼)” has 2 meanings; one refers to a bowl called “Donburi-Bachi (丼鉢)” that is deep and usually made from ceramic material, and the other refers to a...
Known as an essential condiment for Sushi and Sashimi, Wasabi is a pungent green paste prepared by grating the root of Japanese horseradish, which actually comes in various varieties in Japan. Among those, “Hon...
In Japanese, there are several words for rice, which include “Kome (米)”, “Gohan (ご飯)”, and “Meshi (飯)”. The Difference in Meaning: Kome vs Meshi vs Gohan vs Don (Donburi) The word “Kome (米)” literally means...
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I'm Tomo, a Japanese blogger living in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. For the purpose of enriching your life, I would like to introduce things about Japan on this blog, especially unique Japanese products, cooking recipes, cultures, and facts and trivia.
