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Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
When you think of traditional Japanese sweets, or “Wagashi (和菓子)”, what comes to mind first? In recent years, thanks to online shopping sites, it is relatively easy to get Japanese confections even if you are not...
Product introduction / Sweets and Candies
by Tomo · Published July 13, 2018 · Last modified April 30, 2020
As I talked about it in this article the other day, “Daifuku (大福)” is one of the most beloved traditional Wagashi confections in Japan, which is known as a type of “Mochigashi (餅菓子)” made with “Mochi (餅)”...
Product introduction / Souvenirs / Sweets and Candies
by Tomo · Published March 9, 2018 · Last modified August 23, 2020
“Mochi (餅)” is a traditional Japanese food 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 a main...
Product introduction / Snacks / Sweets and Candies
by Tomo · Published September 11, 2017 · Last modified September 3, 2020
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...
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I'm Tomo, a Japanese blogger living in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. For the purpose of enriching your life, I would like to introduce things about Japan on this blog, especially unique Japanese products, cooking recipes, cultures, and facts and trivia.
