Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
“Dagashi (駄菓子)” is the generic name for cheap Japanese snacks and candies, which were mostly sold in “Dagashiya (駄菓子屋)”, shops that specialize in Dagashi treats, several decades ago in Japan. But the circumstance surrounding...
As I wrote in the previous post, Mugicha (麦茶) is the Japanese word for barley tea, while Hatomugi-cha (はと麦茶) includes the word Mugicha in its name, but it isn’t that kind. Hatomugicha (はと麦茶) As...
Mugicha (麦茶), or barley tea, is a traditional summertime refreshment in Japan prepared by boiling or infusing roasted barley seeds in water. Mugicha (麦茶) Mugicha is Japan’s staple beverage enjoyed throughout the year, and...
As I wrote a while ago, Monaka (最中) is a traditional Japanese confection or Wagashi consisting of Anko (餡子: sweet Azuki red bean paste) covered in two crisply baked rice wafers. In modern times, the...
Known as an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, miso (味噌) is a seasoning paste made by fermenting soybeans with koji and salt. Today, the Japanese fermented seasoning is well recognized in many countries and...
Lotte is a confectionery maker founded by a Korean businessman named Shin Kyuk-ho (also known by the Japanese name Takeo Shigemitsu) in 1948 in Tokyo. Today, many sweets from Lotte have long been favorites in Japan...
As mentioned in this article about Tsubu-An (粒あん) and Koshi-An (こし餡), the chunky and smooth Anko (餡子) red bean pastes are often used in Wagashi (和菓子) traditional Japanese confections. Monaka (最中) When it comes...
As you know, Nissin Foods is Japan’s top instant noodles manufacturer, whose flagship cup ramen, Cup Noodle, is now widely enjoyed in many countries. The predecessor, Chuko Sosha (中交総社), was founded by Momofuku Ando...
