Wagashi (和菓子) vs. Okashi (お菓子) vs. Dagashi (駄菓子)
Have you ever heard that there are three words in the Japanese language for confectionery? They are Wagashi (和菓子), Okashi (お菓子), and Dagashi (駄菓子). You may have heard of these terms. But do you...
Category: Trivia
4 Traditional Mochigashi Sweets that Don’t Use Rice
“Mochi (餅)” is a plain glutinous rice cake known as traditional Japanese food, often used in Japanese winter dishes, and steamed or baked mochi is characterized by its strong stickiness and chewiness. Actually, not...
Kuzukiri vs. Tokoroten: Japanese Jelly Noodles
Summer is just around the corner here in Japan. The hotter it gets, the more intensely I crave cold refreshments, such as ice cream or icy chilled beer. Kuzukiri (葛きり) In addition to them, every...
Sekihan: The Japanese Tradition of Eating Red Rice
In celebration of something, Japanese people traditionally prepare glutinous rice (Mochigome) cooked with Azuki red beans, called Sekihan (赤飯: meaning red rice). The red-colored rice is eaten during celebrations or on auspicious occasions, such...
Imagawayaki vs. Obanyaki vs. Taiyaki vs. Dorayaki Cake
Imagawayaki (今川焼き) is a Japanese pancake with a sweet filling, such as Anko (餡子) red bean paste or custard cream, whose batter mainly consists of wheat flour, egg, and sugar. As you may know, the disc-shaped...
Tempura vs Kakiage vs Karaage: What is the Difference?
When it comes to traditional dishes that represent Japanese cuisine, many people will be reminded of “Tempura (天ぷら)”. As you know, it is a deep-fried thing or “Agemono (揚げ物)” covered in a batter. And...
Japan’s 3 Best Fireworks Festivals
The summer is approaching day by day. Now here in Niigata, Japan, the temperature is going up to 27 degrees Celsius, and the time to enjoy Japanese summer traditions is almost coming, which include fireworks....
Japan’s 3 Best Somen Noodle Brands
These days, I see several kinds of pre-made cold ramen lined up on the shelf of convenience stores. In addition, when it comes to Japanese summer noodles, Tsukemen and Somen are popular. Tsukemen (つけ麺)...
