Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Known as an essential condiment for Sushi and Sashimi, Wasabi is a green paste prepared by grating the roots of Japanese horseradish, which comes in various varieties in Japan. Among those, Hon Wasabi (本わさび)...
As you know, together with “Miso (味噌)”, one of the most common seasonings for Japanese cuisine is “Shoyu (醤油)” which is referred to as soy sauce in English-speaking countries. When it comes to soy...
Have you ever heard of Sengyo Sushi (鮮魚寿司)? For the unfamiliar, Sengyo Sushi generally refers to Nigiri-Zushi consisting of vinegared rice or Shari (しゃり) topped with a slice of Sengyo. In addition to Sengyo,...
Donburi (どんぶり/丼), whose literal meaning is a bowl, is the Japanese word for rice bowl dish, usually abbreviated to Don (丼) when used in the dish’s name. When I think of Japanese seafood donburi...
A dish of sliced fresh raw fish “Sashimi (刺身)” is one of the essential things in Japanese cuisine. For example, when you have the traditional course dinner called “Kaiseki Ryori (会席料理)” at a traditional...
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...
As you know, “Sashimi (刺身)” is a traditional Japanese dish with over 600 years of history consisting of thin slices of raw fish. In Japan, most supermarkets have a fresh fish section where you can...
