Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
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by Tomo · Published June 14, 2021
As “Kuro-Mame (黒豆)” literally means “black bean” in Japanese, people who are not familiar with Japanese food might not know what kind of bean it is. Kuro-Mame (黒豆) Kuromame, also called “Kuro-Daizu (黒大豆)” or...
The prefecture where I live, Niigata is the largest producer of rice in Japan and the rice has a good reputation nationwide for its tastiness. So Niigata has a lot of popular specialties made...
Made by fermenting steamed soybeans with natto bacteria, Natto is a superfood packed with nutrients but infamous for its unpleasant smell and slimy consistency. In Japan, Natto is not only eaten as it is...
“Togarashi (唐辛子, とうがらし)” is the Japanese word for chili peppers and the quintessential Japanese condiment using Togarashi is “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)” whose first ingredient is ground red chili pepper, which is blended with other...
“Senbei (煎餅, せんべい)” is a traditional Japanese cracker made of non-glutinous rice called “Uruchi Mai (うるち米)” that has been steamed, pounded, stretched and molded, dried, and baked. Traditional Senbei rice crackers are typically seasoned...
Senbei, Okaki, and Arare are the 3 types of traditional Japanese rice crackers that are most commonly eaten in Japan as an afternoon tea snack. They are usually made by baking rice dough without...
“Shoyu (醤油: soy sauce)” and “Mirin (味醂: sweet cooking rice wine)” are seasonings that represent Japan and they are often used together not only in dishes but also for snacks. In fact, good and...
The prefecture where I live, Niigata is the largest producer of rice in Japan. The harvested rice not only has a good reputation for its tastiness but also is processed and turned into specialties....
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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.
