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Author: Takeshi Shimizu

The birth of “Anpan,” a sweet bun with red bean paste

2023-01-192023-01-28 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Generally speaking, “anpan” is a small bun filled with red bean paste which has been quite popular as a sweets amongst Japanese people. “An” means the filling inside the bread, …

The Story of Yokohama Three Towers

2022-12-222022-12-30 - by Takeshi Shimizu

The story of Yokohama three towers (横浜三塔物語) is a kind of urban legends that if you go to the three spots where you can see all three towers at the …

The Origin of Ningyoyaki

2022-11-272022-11-15 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Ningyoyaki (人形焼) is one of the most famous types of confectionery or souvenirs of Tokyo. It is a tiny cake baked in a small mold, and it’s filled with sweet …

The Birth of “Katsu-Sando,” a Sandwich with a Deep Fried Cutlet.

2022-10-262022-10-18 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Katsu Sando (カツサンド) is probably one of the most popular sandwiches in Japan. “Sando” is a Japanese Katakana word for sandwich. You can find them at the convenience stores, supermarkets …

Tsukimi: a moon-viewing tradition in Japan

2022-09-222022-09-30 - by Takeshi Shimizu

“Tsuki-mi” (月見), literally meaning “to look at the moon,” depicts the traditional moon-viewing events or autumnal customs in Japan. Since Japan has four distinct seasons, people have cherished the seasonal …

Sushi: A Sophisticated Delicacy or a Fast Food?

2022-08-222022-08-11 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Sushi, generally consisting of vinegared rice and a topping, is a traditional Japanese delicacy and is now a well recognized cuisine worldwide. However, the word “sushi” has been typed differently …

Maneki Neko, the Beckoning Cat

2022-07-252022-07-21 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Manekineko, a beckoning cat, is well known as a figure which you can find at the entrance of the shops or restaurants in Japan. It can be found with either …

“Una-ju,” a box of rice with glaze-grilled eel

2022-06-282022-07-04 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Unaju (鰻重) is a special food for Japanese people. It is a grilled freshwater eel over charcoal on top of white rice with eel sauce. Eel sauce is a great …

Suica, a Pre-paid IC Card in Japan

Suica, a Pre-paid IC Card in Japan

2022-06-032022-06-03 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Pre-paid IC cards are indispensable items to carry with you to live an urban life in Japan. Above all, “Suica,” run by JR East Co., is fairly familiar with people …

Taiyaki: A Baked Pancake Shaped Like a Sea Bream

2022-04-192022-04-19 - by Takeshi Shimizu

“Taiyaki” literally means “grilled sea bream” in Japanese. However, in this case, this is not a fish delicacy, but one of the most popular Japanese sweets: a pancake shaped like …

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