Tag Archives: Japanese Foods

Dango, Japan’s quintessential sweet, goes by different names nationwide. In the northern Tohoku region, it’s known as “dansu,” while in Niigata Prefecture, people call it “anbu.” In Shiga Prefecture and the Shikoku region, it’s known as “omaru.”

Kyoto is reminiscent of Japan’s long history since the Edo period, with plenty of well-preserved remnants everywhere. But why do so many visitors flock to the city? It is not only due to those sightseeing sites, but numerous signature delicacies in Kyoto, namely Matcha sweets. Have no idea where to …

Are any of you out there of mind to eat taiyaki from the tail first? Or perhaps you are one of those who eat it from the head instead? Well, the season for that kind of chat has arrived you see, it’s winter! And here you are, on your way …

Wagashi, the traditional Japanese confectionary, is renowned for its variety of generous categories. No matter what kind it is, wagashi is always reminiscent of a popular and excellent soybeans product, “kinako”, the roasted, finely-milled and dried soybean flour with a toasted, warm and nutty aroma, which always reminds our peanut …

If you come across a chance to visit Kamakura in Kanagawa prefecture, that would be great news for you. Anyone knows numerous well-preserved remnants of temples and shrines are worth visiting in the historical city. In fact, a Kamakura journey is more than just sightseeing because it is also a …

As a cosmopolitan city, Tokyo is renowned as a gourmet paradise. In particular, matcha confectionery is one of the delicacies cherished by both visitors and local Japanese. Matcha is a kind of traditional Japanese green tea and is made of tea leaves crushed into powder, bringing immense benefits to health. …

What is Kaki No Tane? Kaki No Tane is a rice cracker originating in Japan with a soy sauce flavor and chili pepper spiciness. It is called Kai No Tane because it resembles the seed of the persimmon tree in color and shape. Kameda Seika(亀田製菓) is the top manufacturer of …

What is Ramen? One of the most popular dishes in Japan, ramen is serving of Chinese wheat noodles in what is usually a pork or chicken-based broth and served with toppings such as sliced pork, seaweed and green onions. Now, that might not sound like much but from the variety …

Reproduce the industry’s first canned yakisoba, Fujinomiya yakisoba From August, Hotei Foods Corporation will release canned foods that reproduce the local Shizuoka specialty, “Fujinomiya Yakisoba.”Yakisoba canned food is the first in the Japanese canned food industry. Authentic Fujinomiya Yakisoba, which uses wheat flour noodles instead of alternative noodles, is likely …

From Friday, July 22, St. Marc Cafe will start selling “Premium Choco Kuro Uji Matcha” in collaboration with St. Marc Cafe and Gion Tsujiri for a limited time. From the “Premium Choco Kuro” series, where you can enjoy various flavors, “Premium Choco Kuro Uji Matcha,” which is full of matcha …