Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
“Anman (あんまん)”, “Anpan (あんパン)”, “Dorayaki (どら焼き)”, and “Manju (饅頭)” are all popular Japanese sweets, and these treats use one thing in common, which is “An (あん, 餡)”, also known as “Anko (餡子)“. As you...
Have you ever watched the long serialized anime “Doraemon (ドラえもん)”? If your answer is yes, you should know the gadget cat’s favorite snack “Dorayaki (どら焼き)“, which is called “yummy buns” in the English-version of Doraemon. For...
One of the most famous, long-serialized Japanese manga, Doraemon is on the air in many countries and the main character, the gadget cat from the future, Doraemon is well known for loving yummy buns....
“Imagawayaki (今川焼き)” is a classic Japanese cake with a sweet filling such as Azuki red bean paste called “Anko (餡子)” or custard cream, and its pancake batter is made from wheat flour, egg, and sugar. The cake...
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...
Dorayaki is a traditional Japanese confection that appears in the manga Doraemon where it is called yummy buns in English. The sweet treat consists of two small, somewhat moist pancakes with sweet red bean...
Doraemon is one of the most famous and successful Japanese manga series. Even now, the TV anime airs at 7 p.m. every Friday in Japan, but do you know what Doraemon’s most favorite confection is?...
