Zunda is a paste made by peeling off the thin skin of boiled edamame and mashing it with salt and sugar. It is a local specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. (There are other Zunda or Zunda-like dishes in Miyagi’s neighboring prefectures, but generally, Miyagi’s is the most famous.) The most traditional and popular way to eat …
If you were planning a trip to Japan, which city would you visit? Tokyo or Kyoto? Both are great cities, but if you want to experience something a little different, I suggest you visit Kagoshima. Kagoshima is a prefecture in the south of Japan and has its own unique nature and culture. I, born and …
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Wanko soba is a type of soba noodle served in a single mouthful portion in a bowl, and when the customers eat up the noodle, the server beside them puts in the next noodle one after the other. The server will keep putting in the next noodle until the customers place the lid on their …
Buttercream made with Hokkaido butter and white chocolate is mixed with raisins and sandwiched between cookies. For cookies sold frozen, you can enjoy the change in texture by changing the defrosting time: defrosting at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius for two hours will make the cookies crispy, while defrosting over two to …
Miso ramen noodles with curry powder and milk. The milk mildens the spiciness of the curry powder to a good degree, making it a very tasty soup. In the 1970s, it was popular among local junior and senior high school students to create new tastes by combining various foods, and the owner adopted the idea …
“Shokuhin Sampuru” means food sample or food replica. Originally used to display menus in front of restaurant windows, they are now very popular as souvenirs and ornaments. Hands-on food sample-making is popular as well. This shopping street offers a wide range of kitchenware, making it the perfect place for those who love to cook. 前 …