Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Following the Zenkoji Gokaicho Soba Manju, I will introduce the Kara-Gosho Shichimi Togarashi this time that I picked up at a souvenir shop in Nagano with the buckwheat confection. What is Kara-Gosho Shichimi Togarashi?...
Yuzu (柚子) is a plant native to East Asia that belongs to the genus Citrus of the family Rutaceae. It is a small evergreen tree blooming in May or June, bearing fruit in Autumn,...
Shiso (シソ/紫蘇) is an annual plant that belongs to the genus Perilla in the family Lamiaceae, and probably because of that, it is referred to as perilla in English. Shiso vs. Oba The leaf...
A while ago, a tweet got attention on Japanese Twitter. It said that S&B’s Shichimi Togarashi has the name of Nanami Togarashi on the glass bottle sold abroad. The Chinese characters or Kanji for the seven-spice...
When it comes to traditional Japanese spice, “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)” or “Shichimi (七味)” has been a long-time favorite in Japan. It is a traditional seasoning/condiment made up of 7 aromatic spices. The first ingredient...
Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese spice mix invented by a druggist who lived in Edo (present-day Tokyo) about 400 years ago. Made from ground red chili pepper and other six aromatic spices, the...
Shichimi Togarashi and Furikake are 2 condiments that represent Japan, which both consist of mini flakes and are sprinkled on food when used. The Difference: Furikake vs Shichimi Togarashi If you only hear that,...
Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子) and Ichimi Togarashi (一味唐辛子), also called just Shichimi and Ichimi, are both traditional Japanese spice condiments. As for the degree of recognition, I think the former spice mix is known better...
