Soul Food for the People of Ise
Have you ever been to Ise, or have you ever heard of it? Ise is a coastal city in the middle of Mie Prefecture. I’ve never lived there, but I’ve …
Food
Japanese Foods
Various Colors of Soba Noodles
Soba, buckwheat noodles, is one of the essential Japanese dishes like sushi, tempura, or udon. And there are so many ways of eating this dish cold or hot with various …
Dried Vegetables
Vegetables have their seasons. It’s a happy thing eating in-season vegetables which are nutritious and rich, isn’t it? I was born and raised in a farmer’s house. I could eat …
The 3 Best Foods in Kobe
There are many famous sweets and bread shops in Kobe. Let’s introduce my recommended top three foods in Kobe. Let’s get started! First is the “pork bun.” There is a …
Age-old but still popular snacks ~It’s Dagashi~
I wonder what little things kids want to buy with 100 yen. Kids must be super excited and jump into “Dagashi ya” with a small coin in their hands. “Dagashi-ya” …
Coffee ― Loved by Many Japanese
Coffee, in my opinion, is an indispensable beverage for most Japanese people. In fact, I myself am a big coffee lover, probably drinking seven or eight cups a day. So, …
The birth of “Japanese Ramen Noodles”
Japanese ramen noodles have attracted many people from all over the world. Generally speaking, their origin is Chinese noodles, however, the actual dish is not exactly the same. Like “curry” …
Amazing! Yuzu and Lemon
There are so many kinds of citrus fruits in Japan that it is no exaggeration to say Japan is a citrus kingdom. Citrus fruits can be enjoyed in each season, …
Do you believe that Japanese sake is most popular in Japan?
Everyone knows Japanese sake is an original Japanese drink and is one of Japan’s representative alcohols. On the other hand, probably nobody would doubt that Japanese sake is most popular …
I want to tell you about the fascinating Senbei!
Do You Know SENBEI? As you know, there are many fantastic foods in Japan. Sushi, Sake, Japanese sweets…. But I think something is forgotten! That is SENBEI! It is a …