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Japanese Juice vs. Cider 0

Juice vs. Cider: What’s the Difference in Japan?

What cider means differs by country, and in Japan, the word サイダー generally refers to sweet drinks containing carbonated water, citric acid, and fruit flavoring, as I wrote in this article. Hearing that, you...

Takoyaki Tei Corn Puffs 0

Takoyaki Tei: Corn Puffs, like Takoyaki Octopus Balls

With the convergence of the Corona Virus pandemic, this year, many Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) festivals resurrected Yatai (屋台) stalls offering various goodies, including Takoyaki. Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is Japan’s favorite snack food made from...

Somen vs Soba noodles 0

Somen vs. Soba noodles: What is the Difference?

Somen (そうめん/素麺) and Soba (蕎麦) are noodles that represent Japan, and we commonly eat them, but it seems the former is less recognized than the latter overseas, and some people are wondering how the...