Oba Miso: Tasty Versatile Shiso Miso Seasoning
Oba (大葉) or Ooba, also known as Aojiso (青紫蘇), is the edible green leaf of Shiso or perilla. The leaves are large with serrated edges and commonly used in Japanese cooking throughout the year....
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Yuzu vs. Sudachi vs. Kabosu: Japanese Citrus Fruit
When it comes to citrus fruit used in Japanese cooking, what comes to my mind right away is Yuzu (ユズ), Sudachi (スダチ), and Kabosu (カボス). Among them, I think Yuzu is the best-known. But...
Nissin Cup Noodle Shkmeruli Flavor Instant Ramen
Nissin released an interesting Cup Noodle on January 18 (2021). This time, the ramen is a collaboration product with Matsuya, one of Japan’s largest gyudon restaurant chains, and it beautifully recreates the taste of...
Lotte’s New Type of Fusen no Mi Gum for Adults
Lotte Otona no Fusen no Mi Gum, a new Japanese treat where chewing bubble gum and gummy candy comes together, is now in my hands. This time, I bought the grape flavor at a convenience...
Nanami Togarashi vs. Shichimi: What’s the Difference?
A while ago, a tweet got attention on Japanese Twitter. It said that S&B’s Shichimi Togarashi has the name of Nanami Togarashi on the glass bottle sold abroad. The Chinese characters or Kanji for the seven-spice...
Pureral Gummy: Popular Fruit Gummies from Kabaya
Gummy candy comes in various varieties in Japan, often found near the checkout counter of convenience stores. Each Japanese gummy has distinctive features that set itself apart from its counterparts, and what I introduce...
What exactly is Soft Cream?
When you hear Soft Cream, what comes to your mind first? I guess many would probably bring to mind a gob of whipped cream. The word Soft Cream is commonly used in Japan, and we...
Meiji Meltykiss: Japan’s Favorite Winter Chocolate
The seasonally limited chocolate representing Japan’s winter, Meiji Meltykiss, is now on sale. When I shopped at a supermarket the other day, I found it lined up and chose and bought this Matcha green...
