Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Furikake (ふりかけ) is a traditional Japanese condiment consisting of dry mini flakes or granules processed from various ingredients such as meat, egg, fish, seafood, or seaweed. Since it is Japan’s national food meant for...
Recently, an unfamiliar candy that I had never tried named Ramune Mochi (ラムネもち) caught my eye at my go-to 7-Eleven. After checking the package, I found it from Seika Foods, a food maker based...
Today, let’s take a close look at one example of Ajitsuke Nori (味付けのり). What I prepared is Aji Nori (味のり) (6 packs × 5 pieces version), a long-selling Ajitsuke Nori from Nico-Nico Nori (ニコニコのり)...
Ajitsuke (味付け/あじつけ) is a Japanese word usually used for food, and at supermarkets in Japan, you can find various “味付け” products. But in the first place, what does Ajitsuke mean? Further, what are standard...
Miso (みそ/味噌) reminds many people of a brown seasoning paste used in Japanese cooking, typically made from soybeans fermented with salt and koji. But do you know the Japanese word has three other meanings,...
Recently, I found the Japanese snack Yan Yan Tsukebo (ヤンヤンつけボー: Yan Yan Dipping Sticks) from Meiji available overseas and popular on Amazon.com. Meiji Yan Yan Tsukebo Meiji Yan Yan Tsukebo (Price: 150 yen) is...
Tosa (土佐) is the ancient name of Kochi (高知), which is known as Japan’s largest consumer of Katsuo (鰹: bonito). Accordingly, the prefecture boasts its specialties using bonito, and what I introduce here, Tosazu...
Yakitori (焼き鳥) and Yakiniku (焼肉), whose difference I explained before, are grilled meat dishes that represent Japan, but I rarely see their flavors in snacks. Instead, Japanese snack food manufacturers favor barbecue/バーベキュー flavor, but if...
