Who is Japan’s Supreme and Most Important God?
As you may already know, Kami (神) is the Japanese word for god, and its honorific title is Kami-Sama (神様). When you hear Kamisama, the first person that comes to your mind might be...
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Sunagimo: I Tried the Unique Grilled Gizzard Yakitori Snack
“Yakitori (焼き鳥)” is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of chunks of grilled chicken on a skewer, which, in Japan, is often eaten as an accompaniment for beer or “Otsumami (おつまみ)”. For Yakitori, various portions...
Curry Arare: A Classic Dagashi Wheat Cracker from Yaokin
“Arare (あられ)”, literally meaning hailstone, is a common traditional Japanese rice cracker made from glutinous rice called “Mochi Gome (餅米)”, but in modern times, it’s also made from wheat flour and favored especially by...
Koikuchi Shoyu vs. Usukuchi Shoyu: Japanese Soy Sauce
Respectively known as “dark soy sauce” and “light soy sauce” in English-speaking countries, Koikuchi Shoyu (濃口醤油) and Usukuchi Shoyu (薄口醤油) are the most common and basic types of soy sauce available in any supermarket...
How Arai differs from Sashimi: Japanese Raw Fish Dishes
Originally, Arai (洗い) is the noun form of Arau (洗う), the Japanese verb for “wash” in English, but when used in daily life, the word often refers to a fish dish similar to Sashimi....
Donburi Dish: What is Bakudan Don (ばくだん丼)?
Donburi (丼), meaning a bowl, is the Japanese word for rice bowl dish, usually abbreviated to Don (丼) in the dish’s name. Meanwhile, Bakudan (ばくだん/爆弾) means bomb, but what exactly is Bakudan Don (ばくだん丼)?...
Hoseki Sours Gummy: Jewel Gummies from Nobel
When I think of the Japanese confectionery company “Nobel (ノーベル)”, the first product that comes to my mind is “Super Lemon Candy” well known for its extreme sourness. Nowadays, the Nobel Super Lemon Candy...
Chill Out: Japan’s First Relaxation Drink backed by Coca-Cola
Recently, at a vending machine outside, I came across Japan’s first relaxation drink, Chill Out. The beverage became a popular topic in Japan a while ago instead of the energy drink fad. I knew...
