Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Do you know traditional Japanese rice crackers are broadly classified into three types? The three varieties widely enjoyed in Japan are Senbei (煎餅), Okaki (おかき), and Arare (あられ). Senbei vs. Okaki vs. Arare Senbei,...
The cherry blossom Sakura (桜) season is just around the corner here in Japan. When people think of sweets for the Japanese tradition of viewing cherry blossoms, Hanami (花見), many will picture Dango (団子) rice dumplings....
Several days ago, I wrote an article about the type of Dango, where I introduced “Zunda Dango (ずんだ団子)” as a popular Japanese rice dumpling. As mentioned there, “Zunda (ずんだ)” is a paste made by mashing...
When it comes to the foods often eaten at Japan’s cherry blossom viewing festivals called “Hanami (花見)”, “Dango (団子)” is one of the confections that are most familiar to us Japanese. Dango (団子) Dango is...
Have you ever heard of a traditional Japanese hard candy stick made so that the same pattern appears wherever sliced? In Japan, we generally call the cylindrical candy stick Kintaro Ame (金太郎飴). Kintaro Ame (金太郎飴) Image:...
Beans are a crucial ingredient in Japanese cuisine. For example, the 2 seasonings that represent Japan, miso and Shoyu, or soy sauce, are made from soybeans. Meanwhile, in Wagashi, “Anko (餡子)” or sweetened Azuki...
As with Okaki and Arare, Senbei is one of the traditional rice crackers most familiar to us Japanese. The rice snack comes in four major types, one of which is called Nure Senbei (ぬれせんべい). Nure...
“Konpeito (金平糖)” is a traditional Japanese confection or Wagashi with about 400 years of history. It is a small colored sugar candy covered with tiny bulges. Because of its beautiful appearance, Konpeito isn’t only popular...
