Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Yesterday, after finishing work, my co-worker gifted me this Habutae Mochi (羽二重餅) as she visited Kanazawa for sightseeing on the last holiday and got it for me. As you might already know, the Mochi...
Recently, an unfamiliar candy that I had never tried named Ramune Mochi (ラムネもち) caught my eye at my go-to 7-Eleven. After checking the package, I found it from Seika Foods, a food maker based...
There are various classifications in Japanese confectionery, and Mochigashi (餅菓子: mochi sweets) is one of them. Mochi-Gashi is the name for confections with a mochi-like chewiness, and many create the texture using Mochiko (もち粉)...
The other day, in the snack section of a supermarket, an unfamiliar product called Butter Mochi Senbei (バター餅せんべい) caught my eye and grabbed my attention. It was from Iwatsuka Seika/Confectionery and appeared to be...
One of the Oshogatsu (お正月: Japanese new year) traditions is eating Mochi (餅: plain white rice cake), and at this time of the year, you can see various Mochi products in stores. Instant cup...
I have not visited Sendai City, Miyagi, for years. One reason is that, because of the covid-19 pandemic, I couldn’t get the opportunity. But thanks to the Omiyage (お土産: souvenir) fair held in an Aeon...
Dagashi (駄菓子) is the umbrella term for cheap Japanese snacks and candies, many of which consist of small pieces and are unique or quirky. If I give an example, one of the representatives is this...
Summer is nearly upon us, and it is the season everyone wants ice cream as a refreshment. In Japan, mochi ice cream has been a long-time favorite, loved by all ages. It is unique, and...
