Complicated road traffic law for the bike rider
Complicated road traffic law for the bike rider There is a complicated law to understand for riding on the road in Japan. How many rules do you know ? For…
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My first Amaou strawberry
I rarely see Amaou strawberries in stores in my area, but I happened to see them today, so I bought some and tried them. Amaou is a brand name for…
Understanding Japanese Rice: Varieties, Characteristics, and What Makes It Unique
What is Japanese Rice? Japanese rice, often referred to as Japonica rice, is known for its slightly sticky texture, subtle sweetness, and glossy appearance when cooked. Unlike long-grain rice varieties…
Visit to Koshimeijo Co., Ltd.
July 27, 2024 Although the brewery itself is not operation during summer season and was closed on Saturday, the president kindly allowed me to visit it. In fact, I was…
The only miso factory in Tokyo
We have just started to work as partners with Kojiya Saburoemon, this excellent miso company from Tokyo. Our company, MY Ho'okipa LLC, will be responsible for handling all deals between…
The difference between hard water and soft water
Depending on the amount of mineral elements in the water, there are two types of water. One type of water that contains a lot of minerals is called hard (…
Soup stock
Soup stock is the basis of the taste and flavor of a cuisine. In Japan, we call it “Dashi”. As a Japanese soup stock, the ingredients are generally kelp, dried…
What’s 年度 (Nendo) ?
In Japan, the year is expressed in a special way. Normally, Year refers to the calendar year, from January 1 to December 31, but this Nendo has a different definition.…
Jinbei (Japanese traditional summer casual wear)
A Samue or Jinbei is a clothing style derived from the Japanese Kimono and worn by men for relaxing or working.These clothes are rarely seen in normal life, but they…
Ramen
We, as Japanese really love ramen. There are thousands of ramen shops throughout Japan and many regional ramen which are born locally.Listed below are just a few of the regional…