Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
As you may know, “Shiruko (しるこ, 汁粉)” or Oshiruko is a traditional Japanese red bean soup often eaten in the winter season with toasted Mochi rice cakes. But with this “Kaichu Shiruko (懐中しるこ: Pocket...
Shiso (シソ/紫蘇) is an annual plant that belongs to the genus Perilla in the family Lamiaceae, and probably because of that, it is referred to as perilla in English. Shiso vs. Oba The leaf...
“Morinaga Seika (森永製菓)” is a confectionery company that makes the long-selling soft chewy candy Hi-Chew. The chew is known for having many variants, which include what I introduce here “Suppai Chew (すっパイチュウ: literally Sour...
As in many other Asian countries, rice is the staple food for us Japanese. In Japan, there are two mainstream types of rice, which are Uruchimai (うるち米) and Mochigome (餅米). The former Uruchimai is non-glutinous/non-sticky...
Today, a cup of instant ramen drew my attention when I stopped by a 7-Eleven convenience store on the way home from work. Specifically, it was a new addition by Sanyo Foods, whose name,...
I like pickles made of garlic marinated in a marinade made with soy sauce, which include what I picked up this time at a supermarket “Kurozu Ninniku (黒酢にんにく)”. Kurozu Ninniku (黒酢にんにく) In its name,...
In the Welcia drugstore, where I bought these okra tempura chips and the Umaibo Halloween bag, I also came across a new flavor of Japanese Kit Kat, Milk Tea (ミルクティー). This time, Nestle Japan carries...
Okra is a flowering plant valued for its green seed pods, which, in Japan, are used in dishes such as salad, soup, and tempura. Okra is a healthy vegetable rich in minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and...
