Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
The word “inari (稲荷/いなり)” reminds many of us of “inari jinja (稲荷神社: inari shrine)” or “inarizushi (稲荷寿司: inari sushi)”. If you are acquainted with Japanese culture, you should know “kitsune (狐)” or “fox” has another...
“Inarizushi (稲荷寿司)” is a variety of sushi made from “sumeshi (酢飯: vinegared rice)” packed in an “Inari Age (稲荷揚げ)” pouch. The sushi is usually unavailable in traditional sushi restaurants, but for its sweet taste,...
Sushi is one of the best and most loved Japanese dishes, together with ramen, gaining popularity in many countries over the past decades. The dish has over a thousand years of history, described and...
Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that is as well-recognized as ramen. It comes in various forms and styles, but the key ingredients are vinegared rice called “sumeshi (酢飯)” and sliced raw fish called...
As you know, “Engawa (えんがわ)” is a popular sushi topping from a Japanese flounder called “Hirame (ヒラメ)” or “Karei (カレイ)”. The ingredient was actually named after its shape like a corridor on the outer...
Toyama is a prefecture adjacent to Niigata, where I live. Toyama has Toyama Bay known for its deep water and variety of fish, and the prefecture prides itself on its delicious seafood dishes. Especially,...
“Gomoku (五目)” is a Japanese word that is often used in the names of Japanese dishes but can hardly be heard in daily life. In fact, when I hear Gomoku, what comes to my...
“Nikiri (煮切り, にきり)” is mirin or sake or the mixture of the two that has been boiled down to evaporate its alcohol content (or the cooking method of the liquid seasoning), which is commonly...
