Okaka Furikake: Katsuobushi Rice Seasoning Recipe
Since my family’s stock of Furikake (ふりかけ) rice seasoning was running out, today I went on an errand to a drugstore near my house to supplement it. When I was hunting for something appealing...
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What is Chikara Mizu?
Have you ever heard of Chikara Mizu (力水), meaning power water in Japanese? What is Chikara Mizu? When I hear Chikara Mizu, that reminds me of 2 different types of liquid. Kirin Beverage Chikara...
Try Making Sapporo Ichiban Miso Ramen with Sake
When it comes to Japanese instant ramen classics, Sapporo Ichiban is admittedly among them, and in fact, I loved it very much when I was a kid. For the unfamiliar, Sapporo Ichiban (サッポロ一番) is...
Kotsubukko: Sweet & Small Fried Rice Crackers from Kameda
The prefecture where I live, Niigata (新潟), is Japan’s largest producer of rice, and its specialties include Sake (酒) and Senbei (煎餅). Here, there are several nationally famous rice cracker manufacturers, and Kameda Seika (亀田製菓) is...
Sanyo Okushiba Shoten Sapporo Soup Curry Instant Ramen
Yesterday, on the way home from work, I dropped in at a 7 Eleven convenience store and headed to the instant noodles section to see if there is something appealing. As a result, a...
Kit Kat Mini Japan-Limited Sakura Mochi Flavor
The Sakura (桜) cherry blossom season is just around the corner. But unfortunately, yesterday’s online news reported the Tokyo Metropolitan Government asked people to refrain from Hanami parties this year due to the coronavirus...
Kabukiage: Amanoya’s Best-Selling Rice Cracker
Kabuki (歌舞伎) is one of the traditional performing arts representing Japan, whose origin can be traced back to 1603. It is a classical Japanese dance-drama designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan since...
Okara: Tofu Dregs & the Dish Unohana
Tofu (豆腐) is one of the best-known Japanese food delicacies. It is a healthy, nutritious food made by solidifying Tonyu (豆乳) or soy milk with Nigari (にがり) bittern. In the making, Tonyu leaves a...
