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Product introduction / Seasoning and Condiment / Spices
by Tomo · Published December 7, 2019 · Last modified December 26, 2019
When it comes to traditional Japanese spice, “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)”, or simply “Shichimi (七味)”, has been widely used in Japan through the ages. Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese spice blend consisting of 7...
Seasoning and Condiment / Snacks
by Tomo · Published September 13, 2019 · Last modified June 24, 2020
Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese 7 spice blend that was created by a druggist who lived in Edo (present-day Tokyo) about 400 years ago. The spice mix consists of ground red chili pepper...
Product introduction / Seasoning and Condiment / Trivia
by Tomo · Published August 28, 2019 · Last modified June 10, 2020
Shichimi Togarashi and Furikake are 2 condiments that represent Japan, both of which consist of mini flakes and are sprinkled over foods when used. The Difference: Furikake vs Shichimi Togarashi If you only hear...
Product introduction / Seasoning and Condiment / Spices / Trivia
by Tomo · Published June 3, 2019 · Last modified February 4, 2020
“Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)” and “Ichimi Togarashi (一味唐辛子)”, simply Shichimi and Ichimi are 2 traditional Japanese spices that are usually used as condiments. As for the degree of recognition, I think the former spice mix...
Product introduction / Seasoning and Condiment / Souvenirs / Spices
by Tomo · Published May 30, 2019 · Last modified January 16, 2020
The other day, I obtained a “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)” that the historical city Kyoto boasts. Shichimi Togarashi, simply called “Shichimi (七味)”, is a traditional Japanese condiment consisting of coarsely ground red chili pepper as...
Product introduction / Seasoning and Condiment / Sightseeing places / Spices
by Tomo · Published May 23, 2018 · Last modified February 4, 2020
When I think of the spice condiment that represents Japan, what pops into my head right away is “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)”. As the Japanese spice is commonly used as a condiment for Udon and...
Seasoning and Condiment / Sightseeing places / Souvenirs / Spices
by Tomo · Published February 20, 2018 · Last modified October 29, 2019
I live in Niigata adjoining Nagano Prefecture, so some supermarkets in my city are handling specialty foods of Nagano. In fact, the other day when I went shopping at a supermarket near my house, I...
Product introduction / Seasoning and Condiment / Soups / Spices
by Tomo · Published January 14, 2018 · Last modified May 29, 2020
As you know, plain white rice and miso soup are the staple food of the Japanese and in fact most of us eat some kind of miso soup almost every day with steamed plain...
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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.
