Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
I am fond of trying newly released instant ramen noodles that have become a topic of conversation. The other day I checked Amazon Japan Best Sellers’ instant ramen rankings and found an interesting cup ramen. Actually,...
Many food companies are producing and selling instant noodles in Japan, among which Nissin (日清), Toyo Suisan (東洋水産), Sanyo Foods (サンヨー食品), Myojo Foods (明星食品), and Acecook (エースコック) have a top market share. Nissin is...
As with shoyu or soy sauce, miso (fermented soybean paste) is a seasoning of Japanese origin. As you know, Japanese people use it in a wide range of dishes, including miso soup, ramen, and...
Japanese ramen has its roots in “Nankin Soba (南京そば)“, a noodle soup dish that was eaten in Chinatowns. They were founded in the early Meiji period (Meiji: 1868 to 1912) in cities such as...
The pork bone-broth noodle soup, Tonkotsu Ramen, is one of Japan’s favorite ramen varieties, whose birthplace is Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture on Kyushu Island. From Kurume, the dish spread to almost the entire Kyushu region. And...
Have you ever heard of the Japanese food Yuzu Kosho (柚子胡椒)? To be exact, Yuzu Kosho is a condiment commonly used in the Kyushu region of Japan for various dishes. Yuzu Kosho (柚子胡椒) Yuzu...
A wide variety of noodles are available in Japan, among which the four dishes, Ramen, Udon, Soba, and Yakisoba, are the most popular and widely enjoyed. In addition, we Japanese have some other noodle dishes...
New types and flavors of instant ramen have come out one after another here in Japan, ranging from super-spicy to unique and one-of-a-kind. I am fond of trying newly-released instant noodles that draw my...
