Umegae Mochi is a specialty Japanese confectionery on the path to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is made of red bean paste wrapped in a rice cake and baked on a special griddle. 前 次 Holidays Depends on each store. Most stores don’t have fixed holidays. Business hours Depends on each …
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 …
“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 …
If you visit Japan, you will see many convenience stores. They offer many products and useful services. You can buy things you forgot to pack and find good food in those stores. Also, you can use restrooms and Wi-Fi in some of them. Convenience stores will be a great ally in your travels. What Kind …
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This yakisoba (“stir-fried noodle”) dish originated in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, around 1953. Yokote yakisoba features cabbage and ground pork as ingredients, with a fried egg and fukujin-zuke (“sweet sliced vegetable pickles”) as toppings. 前 次 Holidays Depends on each shop. Business hours Depends on each shop. Budget Yokote Yakisoba: 500 – 900 yen How …
Do you know the Japanese traditional sport “Sumo”? To put it simply, it is a martial art by large men. But the clothing and rules are completely different from other martial arts. Sumo has been around for over 1,500 years and still has many fans. And now there are many wrestlers from overseas. Table of …