Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Several Donburi (丼)/rice bowl dishes have been favorites in Japan, including Katsudon (カツ丼), Oyakodon (親子丼), and Tendon (天丼), but do you know what Donburi is the oldest? Actually, the rice bowl dish that first appeared...
Ume (梅) is a tree that represents Japan’s winter season. It has beautiful white/pink blossoms and bears fruit. Unlike Sumomo, the plum fruit doesn’t become sweet even after fully ripening and is sour and...
The other day, I talked about the difference between the 3 Japanese soup bases, Mentsuyu, Tsuyu, and Dashi. Other than these, there is one more broth that has gained popularity in recent years in...
Ramen (ラーメン), together with Udon and Soba, is a widely enjoyed Japanese noodle dish. So many overseas people probably know what it is. But have you ever heard of Tsukemen (つけ麺) and Abura Soba...
When it comes to the broth of Japanese noodles, Mentsuyu (めんつゆ: literally, noodle broth) is relatively well-recognized overseas, and the soup base is a staple in Japanese cooking. Dashi vs. Tsuyu vs. Mentsuyu In...
When I was small, my mother used to buy me “Tamago Boro (たまごボーロ)“. I loved the small egg cookies because they had an excellent light texture that melted in the mouth. Besides, the Japanese...
When you think of traditional Japanese sweets or Wagashi (和菓子), what comes to mind first? Nowadays, thanks to online stores, it is relatively easy to get Japanese confections even if you are not in Japan....
Natto (納豆) is a fermented soybean known as a superfood despite its characteristic smell and slimy/sticky consistency. As you know, the delicacy of Japanese origin brings various health benefits and can contribute to a long life....
