Ika Fry vs Ika Ten: Japanese Fried Squid Snacks
There are a variety of dried squid snacks in Japan, as we traditionally love them. Among those, “Ika Fry (イカフライ)” and “Ika Ten (イカ天)” are widely enjoyed, and they are relatively well known to...
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Curry Nanban vs Curry Udon: What is the Difference?
“Kamo Nanban (鴨南蛮)” is a seasonal soba dish enjoyed during the cold winter in Japan. It is a buckwheat noodle served in a soy sauce-based dashi-rich broth whose main toppings are pieces of green onions...
Ryukakusan Herbal Candy for Sore Throat
Since a few days ago, I have had a scratchy throat. So now, I am sucking on a “Nodoame (のど飴)” to soothe it. Nodoame is the Japanese word for cough drops, including herbal candies,...
I Enjoyed Takada Castle Hanami Festival in Joetsu Niigata
Several days ago, I went to see Joetsu Takada Park Hanami (花見) Festival with my friends. Hanami translates into English as blossom viewing, but it usually refers to the Sakura cherry blossom viewing in the...
Onsen Tamago: Japanese Soft Boiled Egg Recipe
If you have a chance to take a trip to a hot spring resort in Japan, you may see hen’s shell eggs placed under the spring water. Onsen Tamago (温泉卵) Those eggs are called...
Myojo Ippeichan Yomise no Yakisoba Instant Noodles
The world’s first cup ramen Nissin Cup Noodle was created by the leading Japanese instant noodles manufacturer Nissin in 1971. And today, in addition to cup ramen, various types of instant noodles can be...
Nanbu Senbei: Traditional Wheat Crackers from Aomori
When Japanese think of snacks served with green tea, many will bring to mind “Senbei (煎餅)”, a traditional Japanese rice cracker that comes in several types. The majority of Senbei crackers are made from non-glutinous...
Ajinomoto Hondashi vs. Dashi vs. Shiro Dashi
When it comes to Japanese soup stock or Dashi, in addition to regular Dashi and Shiro Dashi, there is one more popular Dashi in Japan, and that is Hondashi (ほんだし). As you may already...
