Stocking Stuffers & Holiday Cards
Thanksgiving Day is over. That means it is officially the holiday season now! If you would like to get fun Japanese stocking stuffers and...
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- 2 min
How to Make Your Nabe Even Healthier
Are you looking to eat healthier? If so, we would recommend you to use zakkoku konnyaku noodles for your nabe. They are very healthy...
- Nov 16
- 5 min
Senbei Trivia
Here is another blog post about Senbei! How to Store Senbei There are three things to keep in mind when storing senbei. 1. Avoid...
- Nov 10
- 3 min
History of Miso
People tend to think miso is originally from Japan, but it is actually believed to have been introduced from China, and its history dates...
- Nov 7
- 5 min
Miso - Japanese Healthy Food
Miso, the iconic ingredient in miso soup, has become a notable ingredient not only to people in Japan but also the rest of the world....
- Nov 4
- 5 min
Oden Travia
Oden is a Treasure Trove of Intestinal Activity & Immunity Boosting Ingredients Warming the intestines is fundamental to keeping the...
- Oct 24
- 6 min
Natto - Japanese Healthy Food
Have you ever heard of or tried natto? Natto is a fermented food made by adding bacillus subtilis natto to softened soybeans that have...
- Oct 21
- 3 min
Why are Triangle-Shaped Onigiri Common?
Onigiri, the Japanese soul food, is called by many names such as omusubi or nigirimeshi, and comes in various shapes such as triangular,...
- Oct 7
- 4 min
Halloween in Japan
Halloween came to Japan after World War II. After the war, Japanese people were fascinated with the U.S. Japan imported many aspects of...
- Sep 21
- 3 min
The History of Wagashi
Wagashi, a part of Japan's gourmet culture, is also very popular among people all over the world. Wagashi has an appeal that can be...
- Sep 14
- 2 min
Popular Otsukimi Related Product in Japan
Otsukimi is a traditional Japanese cultural event, but there is actually one thing that comes to mind when modern Japanese people hear...
- Sep 12
- 2 min
9/29 Otsukimi - Moon Viewing
Did you know that there is an event similar to Thanksgiving in Japan? It is called otsukimi, which means moon viewing. Otsukimi is to...
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Calpico's Origin and History
Japanese product (left) and American product (right) Did you know that Calpico is a different name than the original Japanese name? - The...
- Aug 31
- 3 min
Health Effects and Benefits of Calpico
Having explained that Calpico is a fermented beverage, here we will discuss the health effects and benefits of it. Skin beautifying...
- Aug 22
- 4 min
Japanese Super FoodDried - Shiitake & Kikurage Mushrooms
This week, we will talk about dried shiitake mushrooms and kikurage mushrooms, which are on sale at Maido right now! Mushrooms are rich...
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Nori Seaweed is Very Rich in Nutrients
Do you eat nori seaweed in your daily life? Nori is so nutritious that it is said that "two sheets of nori a day will keep the doctor...
- Aug 10
- 3 min
Special Offerings for Obon
In Buddhism, it is common practice to build a Buddhist altar in the house after the death of a family member. Offerings are usually made...
- Aug 9
- 3 min
Spirit Horse & Oxen for Obon to Welcome Your Ancestors
We talked about the mukaebi welcoming fire and the okuribi farewell fire in the last blog posts. Animals made of cucumbers and eggplants...
- Aug 8
- 3 min
8/12 - Obon Festival at Shofuso
Hello everyone. Have you ever heard of Obon? It's a series of summer events in Japan based on Buddhist and ancestral worship that...
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
Seafood & Seaweed Will Save Your Body & Health!
Increasing the number of fish dishes on the table will lead to better health for the whole family, especially healthy development for...
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