UHA Geki-Shigekix: Sourest Japanese Gummy Candy
UHA Mikakuto Shigekix is a Japanese gummy candy popular for its stimulating taste. In fact, some people say that Shigekix is the king of sour gummies. At present, the series comes in 3 different...
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Wasabeef: Addicting Wasabi & Beef Flavor Potato Chips
As you know, wasabi is the grated root of Japanese horseradish, and we widely use that green paste in various dishes such as sushi, sashimi, and soba. It can even be a flavoring for snacks,...
Nissin Cup Noodle Big Sukiyaki with Onsen Tamago
The Japanese beef hot pot “Sukiyaki (スキヤキ)” is one of the dishes that represent Japan together with ramen. But have you ever imagined a bowl of ramen combined with Sukiyaki? Actually, in Japan, Nissin carried that...
Wagashi Sweets: Neri Yokan, Mizu Yokan, Mushi Yokan
Yokan (羊羹) is a Wagashi or a traditional Japanese confection with a long history. It is a jelly dessert made with sweetened Azuki red bean paste called Anko (餡子), water, and agar Kanten (寒天)....
Ume Gonomi: Momoya’s Best Umeboshi Paste Product
“Umeboshi (梅干し)” is a traditional Japanese food made by pickling Ume plums in salt. Generally, it is so salty and sour that we Japanese like to eat it with plain white rice. Umeboshi is not only...
Why Japanese Hate 4, 9, and 49 as Unlucky Numbers
The majority of people living in English-speaking countries abhor 13 and 666 as unlucky numbers. Such bad luck numbers exist in Japan too. The representative examples are 4, 9, and 49, all of which many...
Nissin Cup Noodle Bukkomi Meshi Instant Rice
When it comes to Japanese instant noodles, Nissin Cup Noodle is one of the most popular cup ramens, known as the world’s first instant cup noodle. The manufacturer Nissin introduced the line’s original product in...
Kabayaki-San Taro: A Famous Fish Jerky Snack from Yaokin
When it comes to the Japanese snack genre, Dagashi (駄菓子) is one of the representatives comprised of cheap and unique snacks and candies, particularly for kids. Dagashi comes in numerous varieties, and the ones made...
