Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
The majority of convenience stores in Japan have the gummy candy section near the checkout counter, and since a while ago, I have been curious about a product I’ve never tried. And yesterday, I...
“Dango (団子)” is a dumpling typically made from Joshinko flour (made from non-glutinous rice called Uruchi-Mai) kneaded with water, shaped into balls, and steamed or boiled. The prepared dumplings are skewered on a bamboo...
Kamaboko is a traditional Japanese food with a long history whose origin can be traced back to the description of 1115 in the document “類聚雑要抄 (Ruiju-Zoyosho). The food is a variety of Nerimono made...
Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that is as well-recognized as ramen. It comes in various forms and styles, but the key ingredients are vinegared rice called “sumeshi (酢飯)” and sliced raw fish called...
Natto is a superfood originating from Japan, made from fermented soybeans. The food is packed with plenty of nutrients and has been gaining popularity for its health benefits. But do you know how much...
In Japan’s market, Nissin occasionally introduces a unique flavor of Cup Noodle combined with something appealing that you wouldn’t see in the actual ramen bowl. Chances are you haven’t heard of instant ramen using...
Recently, Yaokin has announced that it will revise the price of Umaibo from 10 yen (about 0.1 USD) to 12 yen on April 1st of this year (2022). As the price of the dagashi...
A while ago, my family was gifted a Wagashi or a traditional Japanese sweet called “Uguisu Mochi (うぐいすもち)” from a neighbor, and I enjoyed one a couple of days ago. The confection was bought...
