Garigari Kun: Must-Try Japanese Popsicles Vol.1
Here in Niigata, Japan, the rainy season Tsuyu (梅雨) was over, and we are now enjoying full-blown summer weather. The fiercer the heat is, the more we feel like refreshments. One of the best...
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Okame Natto: Japan’s No.1 Natto Brand from Takano Foods
Natto is a soy food of Japanese origin that’s become a breakfast staple in Japan, and Okame Natto (おかめ納豆) from Takano Foods is the No.1 brand that sells best of all. Okame Natto (おかめ納豆)...
Why Imabari Towel is Among the Best Japanese Towels
With over 200 individual towel factories, Imabari, Japan has earned its designation as “the Mecca of towel production.” Residents have spent the last 120 years honing their towel-making process, perfecting towel construction, and creating...
Magari Senbei: One of the Best Rice Crackers from Kameda
Kameda Seika (亀田製菓) is one of the confectionery companies that Niigata, where I live, can boast to the world, and their Magari Senbei (まがりせんべい) is arguably one of their best. Magari Senbei (まがりせんべい) from...
Mt Fuji’s Natural Mineral Water Drink with Silica
This time, I got you a natural mineral water drink from Mt Fuji, Japan’s most loved mountain, that may intrigue and attract foreign tourists. As always, I found the product (named Fuji Sun Sui)...
Mizkan Ajipon vs. Ponzu Sauce: What’s the Difference?
Ajipon (味ぽん) is a citrus seasoned soy sauce from Mizkan that’s become a kitchen staple in many households in Japan. The product debuted in 1964 under the name of Mizkan Ponzu Ajitsuke (味つけ), and...
Myojo Chuka Soba Tomita Junsui Pure Tonkotsu Ramen
When I visit and shop at my go-to 7-Eleven, I always notice newly released cup ramens lined up on the shelves. But recently, I couldn’t find the one perfect for the blog article. However,...
Curry Yakisoba Noodles with Arare Crackers from Maruchan
With the Dragon Ball Man Chocolate, I got a quirky instant Yakisoba noodle at the Lawson from Maruchan created with Arare rice crackers that recreate the taste of Kameda’s Curry-Sen or Curry Senbei. In...
