Sakana: 2 Different Meanings of the Japanese Word
If you have learned the Japanese language for a while, you probably know the meaning of the word “Sakana (魚)”. As you may know, it is the word for “fish”, but in Japanese, there...
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Nissin Cup Noodle Reiwa Celebrating Japan’s New Era
As the new era of Reiwa (令和) has finally come here in Japan, I have recently seen several products relating to it in stores. Last time, I stopped by a drugstore and came across...
Nametake: A Jar of Soy Sauce Simmered Enoki Mushrooms
When it comes to mushrooms of Japanese origin, Shiitake (椎茸) is famous and widely enjoyed in many countries. Another example of the cultivated mushrooms representing Japan is Enoki (えのき), whose wild form is known...
Bontan Ame: Classic Citrus Pomelo Rice Candy
Japan has quite a few rectangle-shaped soft candies similar to caramel cubes. For example, Kombu Ame (こんぶ飴), which I introduced in this article, is one of that kind made from edible kelp. Kombu Ame is...
Instant Noodles with Real Gold Celebrating New Era Reiwa
Yesterday I shopped at a drugstore and found a cup of instant Yakisoba noodles that drew my interest. Its packaging had a golden color differentiated from its counterparts, looking like a memorial item. Memorial Instant...
Meaning: Donburi (Don) vs Donburi-Bachi vs Donburi-Mono
When you think of food containers unique to Japan, what comes to your mind first? As you know, Japanese people sometimes pack foods in a plastic or stainless box called “Bento-Bako (弁当箱)” to make...
Gohan no Tomo: First Modern Furikake Product
Rice and miso soup are the staples of the Japanese diet, and we like to eat a warm bowl of white rice, putting (sprinkling) something salty or savory on top of it. When it...
Meaning: Tsukemono vs Oshinko vs Asazuke
When it comes to Japanese pickles, I think Umeboshi plums are probably the most famous in overseas countries. “Umeboshi (梅干し)” is referred to as pickled Ume plums or salted Ume plums in English-speaking countries, but...
