When it comes to the flavor of ramen, Shoyu (醤油: soy sauce), Miso (味噌: fermented soybean seasoning), Shio (塩: salt), and Tonkotsu (豚骨: pork bone) are classics long loved in Japan. In recent years,...
Following the winter Ume (梅), the beautiful pink, spring Sakura (桜) season has finally come to Tokyo, where the flowering was announced a couple of days ago. Sakura Kit Kat Japan-Limited Flavor The other day...
When I think of Japanese yams, what comes to my mind right away is Yamaimo (山芋: meaning Mountain Yam), Nagaimo (長芋: Long Yam), and Jinenjo (自然薯: Wild Yam). These are similar things, all seem...
Togarashi (唐辛子/とうがらし) is the Japanese word for chili peppers, and the quintessential Japanese condiment using Togarashi is Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子). In Japan, as well as other countries, chili pepper is a seasoning often used...
Shiruko (汁粉) or Oshiruko is a traditional Japanese soup of Azuki red beans simmered in water and sweetened with sugar. And the dish often comes with baked or steamed Mochi (餅) rice cakes in the...
As you may know, Otsumami (おつまみ) is the Japanese generic name for snacks and simple dishes eaten with alcoholic drinks. Examples of Otsumami include traditional Japanese foods such as Surume, Saki Ika, and Kamaboko and...
Cup Noodle Cheese Curry is one of my favorite instant noodles introduced by Nissin in 2000. Unlike the regular version of Nissin Cup Noodle Curry, the broth of this ramen is demi-glace-based. It has...
I love the functional beverage Red Bull but sometimes crave the familiar taste of my long-time favorite Japanese energy drinks, Oronamin C (オロナミン C) and Real Gold (リアルゴールド). This time, I bought the latter, Coca-Cola Japan...
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I'm Tomo, a Japanese blogger living in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. For the purpose of enriching your life, I would like to introduce things about Japan on this blog, especially unique Japanese products, cooking recipes, cultures, and facts and trivia.