What is Monaka Azuki Ice Cream?
I had some stuff to do and went out by car a little while ago. On the way home, I stopped by a 7 Eleven near my house and picked up a package of...
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Nissin Cup Noodle Rich Fukahire Shark Fin Ramen
Following the Suppon turtle soup flavor that I introduced the other day, another limited-time instant ramen was released from Nissin’s Cup Noodle Rich line on September 30. Cup Noodle Rich Fukahire Soup Flavor Instant Ramen As...
Tokuno Milk 8.2: UHA Mikakuto’s Popular Milk Candy
Milk candy is a sweet treat that is popular with all generations in many countries. Of course, in Japan too, there are a wide variety of milk candies, and some products have been long-time...
Butaman vs. Nikuman: Japanese Steamed Pork Buns
Around this time of year, convenience store chains in Japan begin selling Chukaman (中華まん) or Chinese-style steamed buns. They are usually kept warm in a warming showcase set next to the checkout counter. There are many variations...
Meiji LG21 Yogurt: Effective in Inhibiting H. Pylori Activity
It is said that one in two Japanese is infected with Helicobacter Pylori. As you know, the bacteria infects the stomach, not only causes chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers but can also bring about...
5 Recommended Ways to Eat Umeboshi Plums
“Umeboshi (梅干し)” is a traditional Japanese pickle made of ripe Ume plums pickled in salt and dried in the sun. Characterized by strong acidity and sourness, Ume plums don’t become sweet even when the fruit has...
Dagashi: Umaibo Takoyaki Flavor Corn Puff Stick
Known as one of the most loved Dagashi (駄菓子) treats, Umaibo (うまい棒) is a long-selling puffed corn snack sold by Yaokin popular with children in Japan. It comes in many unique flavors and only costs...
Konjiki Hototogisu Instant Ramen from Sanyo
In the 2019 edition of the Michelin Guide to Tokyo, 3 ramen restaurants, Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta, Nakiryu, and Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu (Google Map) got 1 star. Instant noodles that recreate their signature dishes...
