Mentaiko in a can
Mentaiko is a famous specialty of Fukuoka, but it cannot be stored at room temperature, which has been a hurdle for travelers. However, this is a canned type of mentaiko that can be stored at room temperature and is becoming popular among travelers. It is marinated in oil from cottonseeds and can be used as …
Let’s Watch TV Shows and Learn Real Japanese!
What kind of teaching materials do you use to learn Japanese? Is it a textbook, a reference book, animation, drama, or movie? They are very good teaching materials, but some of the Japanese expressions that appear in them are not commonly used in daily life. A great way for you to learn more natural Japanese is …
Menbei
This is a thin crispy rice cracker made with mentaiko (spicy fish eggs). In addition to the plain flavor, this product comes in a variety of flavors, including green onion, mayonnaise, and curry. You can find this item easily, as it is sold in various places in Fukuoka. Holidays Most stores are closed on New …
Cold Ramen “Hiyashi Ramen”
“Hiyashi Ramen” (cold ramen) was developed in Yamagata Prefecture in 1952 as a meal to help people survive the hot summer. The first owner of Sakae-ya Honten in Yamagata Prefecture spent a year improving the soup so that the oil in the soup would not solidify even at low temperatures. Toppings vary from restaurant to …