Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Tamago Boro (たまごボーロ) is a classic Japanese egg cookie, as in its word, Tamago (たまご) means egg, while Boro (ボーロ) is the name for confections with roots in Portugal or Spain. Tamago Boro (たまごボーロ) In...
When I think of furikake that represents Japan, what comes to my mind right away is Mishima Yukari (三島 ゆかり), together with Marumiya Noritama. For the unfamiliar, Furikake is a traditional Japanese rice seasoning/condiment consisting...
“Konpeito (金平糖)” is a traditional Japanese confection or Wagashi with about 400 years of history. It is a small colored sugar candy covered with tiny bulges. Because of its beautiful appearance, Konpeito isn’t only popular...
Maruchan Akai Kitsune and Midori no Tanuki instant noodles are best-sellers widely enjoyed in Japan. They are produced and sold by the Japanese instant noodles manufacturer Toyo Suisan (東洋水産), and Maruchan (マルちゃん) is the...
In modern times, many people are suffering from high blood pressure. To prevent the disease, having good eating habits are essential. For example, foods packed with DHA and EPA, potassium, polyphenol, and carotenoid are...
Dorayaki (どら焼き) is a traditional Japanese confection that appears in the manga Doraemon, called yummy buns in the English version. The sweet treat consists of two round, moist pancakes sandwiched with sweet red bean...
Nowadays, Japanese snacks are relatively easy to get even if you are not in Japan, thanks to the development of the internet. Among such treats, I think Umaibo (うまい棒: Delicious Stick), sometimes called the...
Do you know “Hakata Ippudo (博多 一風堂)”? Ippudo is a Japanese ramen chain with branches overseas, which offers Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen, or Hakata-style pork bone broth noodle soup, simply called “Hakata Ramen (博多ラーメン)”. Hakata Ramen,...
