Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Steamed plain rice and miso soup are the staples of the Japanese diet, so a wide range of condiments for rice are available at supermarkets in Japan. Among those, “Furikake (ふりかけ)” is especially popular...
“Ume (梅)” is a tree with white or pink blossoms which represents Japan’s winter season. The tree bears fruit like apricots, which are referred to as Ume plums in English. The fruit features a...
When it comes to Japanese snacks using sweet potatoes, I used to buy Yaki Imo (焼き芋) as a kid from a small catering truck that passed my house almost every evening during cold winter...
Loved by many foodies, sea urchin, “Uni (雲丹)” has plenty of natural, distinctive umami and is known as a luxury sushi ingredient. The roe is not only used as a sushi topping but is actually widely used...
Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese spice mix invented by a druggist who lived in Edo (present-day Tokyo) about 400 years ago. Made from ground red chili pepper and other six aromatic spices, the...
Known as the world’s first instant cup noodle, Nissin Cup Noodle is Japan’s top instant ramen brand. While in Japan its name is Nissin Cup Noodle, in countries other than Japan, the products are sold...
When it comes to gummy candy, the majority of gummies available in Japan have a somewhat hard chewy texture. But some Japanese confectionery makers always try to think outside the box and are creating...
“Wasabi (わさび)” is a condiment essential for Sashimi and Sushi, which can remove the fishy smell. The green paste is made by grinding the root of Japanese horseradish and comes typically in tube containers. Wasabi is not...
