Kaga Hanafu-Wan: Osumashi Soup Base in Wafers
At the Omiyage fair, with Sendai Zunda Mochi and Hagi no Tsuki, one more thing called Hanafuwan (花麩椀) aroused my curiosity, and I picked it up in the end. Hanafuwan is an edible souvenir...
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Sendai Sweets: Hagi no Tsuki & Zunda Mochi
I have not visited Sendai City, Miyagi, for years. One reason is that, because of the covid-19 pandemic, I couldn’t get the opportunity. But thanks to the Omiyage (お土産: souvenir) fair held in an Aeon...
Coca-Cola Real Gold: Ultra Charge Lemon & Rock Energy
I found two types of Coca-Cola Real Gold drinks that are different from the original, Ultra Charge Lemon and Rock Energy, in a vending machine yesterday and got them for this blog article this time....
Otsuka Soyjoy: Soy-Based Healthy Nutritious Snack Bars
When it comes to energy bars, many Japanese will probably think of Calorie Mate from Otsuka Pharmaceutical or Otsuka Seiyaku (大塚製薬). The product is Japan’s most-loved nutrition bar, put on the market in 1983, whose...
Arare: 3 Possible Meanings of the Japanese Word
When those familiar with Japanese food hear Arare, many probably picture a small round rice cracker made from Mochi (餅) glutinous rice cake. Arare (あられ) is one of the traditional Japanese rice crackers, together...
Peyong vs. Peyang Instant Yakisoba Noodles
If you are an instant ramen fan, you may know Peyang Sauce Yakisoba, one of Japan’s top-selling instant yakisoba noodles, together with Nissin UFO. But what about Peyong? Peyong vs. Peyang Sauce Yakisoba Peyong...
Baked Kit Kit Sweet Potato Chocolate Bars for Halloween
Halloween 2022 is nearing day by day. Here in Japan, the festival is not yet so prevalent, but many youths enjoy the event with friends, and stores carry various products with Halloween packaging. Baked...
KitKat Cacao 72 % Chocolate with Cacao Nibs
Recently, I have learned that Kit Kat Dark Chocolate comes with “70” in many countries. But here, the number is 72. Today, I will introduce the Japan edition Kitkat Cacao 72 % chocolate I...
