Kanro Candemina Super Best Gummies 3 Flavors
Kanro (カンロ) is a Japanese food company that mainly produces candies such as Ame (飴) and gummies. The maker boasts some popular gummy candies, among which Pure Gummy (ピュレグミ) has long been a favorite in...
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Kirimi vs. Sashimi: Sashimi was once called Kirimi
As you know, Sashimi (刺身) is a plate of fresh raw fish cut into thin slices. It is a traditional Japanese dish that first appears in the document Suzuka-Kaki (鈴鹿家記)’s article dated June 10,...
Shiro Ebi: Toyama’s White Shrimp Senbei, Sushi, and More!
Toyama is a prefecture adjacent to Niigata, where I live. Toyama has Toyama Bay, known for its deep water and variety of fish, and the prefecture prides itself on its delicious seafood dishes. Especially,...
Nissin Cup Noodle Smoky & Spicy Sio Flavor
As you know, “Shoyu (醤油: soy sauce)”, “Miso (味噌: Japanese fermented soybean paste)”, “Shio (塩: salt)”, and “Tonkotsu (豚骨: pork bone)” are basic flavors of ramen. In Japan, these flavors of instant ramen are...
Tokuho: Pepsi Special Zero vs. Coca-Cola Plus
Tokuho (トクホ/特保) is the shortened term for Tokutei Hokenyo Shokuhin (特定保険用食品: Food for Specified Health Uses/FOSHU) whose permission the Japanese government grants. The Tokuho foods are for specified health uses and carry guaranteed benefits...
Warui vs. Mazui: Meaning & Usage in Japanese
Warui (わるい/悪い) is a Japanese word whose literal meaning is bad, while Mazui (まずい) also basically means bad or terrible. They partially have the same meaning, and some people may confuse their usage. Mazui...
What is Sanma-Men?: Ramen from Kanagawa
Today at lunchtime, I ate the “Sanma-Men (サンマー麺)” instant ramen (Price: 220 Yen/ about 2 USD) from Yamadai’s New Touch Sugomen line. In Japan, the instant ramen brand New Touch Sugomen is well-known for...
The Difference: Asari vs. Shijimi clams
Often used in miso soup and widely enjoyed in households, Asari (アサリ) and Shijimi (シジミ) are both clams that are very familiar to Japanese people. That is why many of us can instantly tell...
