Umaibo Corn Puff Sweet Flavors Vol.1: Chocolate
As far as I know, there are two sweet flavors in the Yaokin Umaibo puffed corn snack series. One is Chocolate, and the other is Sugar Rusk. But since those sweet Umaibo sticks are...
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Emergency Food in Japan: Imuraya Eiyo-Kan Yokan Sweets
What kind of emergency food is available in your country? Here in Japan, I think Yokan, as well as Kanpan, is one of the most common, and my family stores them at home, preparing...
Lipovitan D vs. Oronamin C: Japanese Energy Drinks
Since energy drinks became an international phenomenon years ago, various brands, including Red Bull and Monster Energy, have come to Japan and gained popularity. But the kings of Japanese energy drinks, Lipovitan D (release...
The Difference: Bento vs. Teishoku vs. Gozen vs. Kaiseki
As you may know, Bento (弁当), Teishoku (定食), Gozen (御膳), and Kaiseki (会席) are all Japanese words associated with a meal, lunch, or dinner. I think Bento is arguably the best-recognized overseas of the...
Calpis Mochi: 3-Layer Chewy Delicious Rice Cake Candy
There are various classifications in Japanese confectionery, and Mochigashi (餅菓子: mochi sweets) is one of them. Mochi-Gashi is the name for confections with a mochi-like chewiness, and many create the texture using Mochiko (もち粉)...
Natto Furikake: Rice Seasoning with Fermented Soybeans
As you know, natto (納豆) is a traditional Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with natto bacteria. It is a superfood packed with nutrients but, due to its unpleasant smell and slimy consistency, divides...
What is Mizugashi (水菓子)? : Meaning in Japanese
Today, I want to talk about Mizugashi (水菓子) because I think even Japanese people, many don’t know the original/correct meaning. The term is composed of two words, Mizu (水), meaning water, and Gashi or...
Japanese Kit Kat Daifuku Flavor Chocolate
Yesterday, I came across a newly released Kit Kat Mini Chocolate while shopping in a supermarket and grabbed one for sampling, as I had never seen a flavor like that. This time too, the...
