Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
As with many other Asian countries, rice is the staple food for us Japanese. In Japan, two types of rice called “Uruchimai (うるち米)” and “Mochigome (餅米)” are commonly eaten. The former Uruchimai is non-glutinous/non-sticky short-grain...
When you think of traditional Japanese sweets or “Wagashi (和菓子)”, what comes to your mind first? In recent years, thanks to online stores, it is relatively easy to get Japanese confections even if you are...
Made with “Mochi (餅)” rice cake, “Daifuku (大福)“, or Daifuku Mochi is one of the most loved traditional Japanese sweets. It is a small, round confection consisting of “Anko (餡子)” or sweet red bean paste...
“Mochi (餅)” is a traditional Japanese food, which is often eaten during the winter season in Japan. It is a sticky plain white rice cake made of glutinous rice “Mochi-Gome (餅米)” and used as...
Beans are a crucial ingredient in Japanese cuisine. For example, the 2 seasonings that represent Japan, miso, and soy sauce are made from soybeans, while in Wagashi, “Anko (餡子)“, or sweetened Azuki red bean...
