When you think of Maruchan’s instant cup noodles, what comes to mind? I guess many will probably bring to mind Maruchan Akai Kitsune Udon or Midori no Tanuki Soba. As a matter of fact, these 2 cup noodles...
Senbei (せんべい) is a traditional Japanese cracker made of non-glutinous rice called Uruchi-Mai (うるち米), the staple of the Japanese diet. It is one of Japan’s favorite afternoon snacks, and you will see a variety of...
Yesterday I talked about the popular Japanese gummy candy Bourbon Fettuccine, but actually, together with it, I bought one more gummy candy at the store. As with the flavor of the Fettuccine Gummi, the other...
Today I went to a drugstore near my house to buy foodstuffs when I craved something sour-sweet, and I headed to its snack and candy section and grabbed a bag of gummy candy called...
Introduced in 1971, known as the world’s first instant cup ramen, Nissin Cup Noodle has been a long-time favorite in Japan and is now widely enjoyed in many countries. I have loved Nissin Cup...
Have you ever eaten or heard of Wafu steak? If not, you may wonder what the word Wafu stands for. Actually, “Wafu (和風)” literally means “Japanese-style”. But what does the Wafu come from? Wafu...
Since I was small, I have loved a small chocolate cake called “Choco Pie (チョコパイ)”. Even now, the confection is one of my favorite treats and sometimes I have a craving for it. In...
Have you ever tried Natto? As you know, Natto (納豆) is a superfood made from soybeans fermented with Natto bacteria. But since the fermented beans have a peculiar smell and a slimy consistency, many...
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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.