Sweets “Tsuba” of the Sword… Transformed into a Japanese Confection!?
A samurai sword’s handguard becomes a sweet! Discover Tsuba no Ne, a nostalgic red bean pastry from Kitami, Hokkaido.
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Chu-hi What Is Suntory’s ー196 Peach Chu-hi? Japan’s Unique Frozen Fruit Cocktail
Discover the fruity flavor of Suntory ー196 Peach Chu-hi! Learn how frozen whole fruit becomes a refreshing canned cocktail in Japan.
Japanese Beer Have You Tried Japan’s Legendary Heat-Treated Beer? Discover Akaboshi!
Discover Japan’s oldest beer, Sapporo Lager “Akaboshi.” Bold, creamy, heat-treated—perfect with yakitori and rare to find in restaurants!
Food A Chewy Traditional Confection… Transformed into Ice Cream?!
Discover how Japan’s beloved chewy confection, Mitarashi Dango, has been transformed into a surprising and delicious ice cream! Sweet, savory, and full of texture—this seasonal treat is a must-try for Japanese dessert lovers.
Chu-hi Wait… Is This Grape Juice? Actually, It’s Alcohol!
Discover Suntory’s limited-edition -196 chu-hi made with juicy Kyoho grapes! This fruity canned cocktail tastes just like real grapes—refreshing, aromatic, and surprisingly easy to drink.
Food Healthy Meets Delicious: Discover the Umami of Miso Ramen
Discover authentic Hokkaido miso ramen at Tadokoro Shoten! Rich, flavorful soup, fresh toppings, and healthy umami make it a must-try in Japan.
Chu-hi Chu-hi? Try Japan’s Fizzy Cocktail Culture—Just Like at an Izakaya!
Discover Japan’s refreshing chu-hi culture with GINON Lime! From izakaya-style drinking at home to choosing your favorite flavor from the fridge, this blog explores the fun, flavorful world of Japanese canned cocktails.
Food Hokkaido’s Creamy Butter Sand: A Sweet Bite of Nostalgia
Discover Marusei Butter Sand from Hokkaido—individually wrapped, creamy, and nostalgic. A classic treat made with 100% Hokkaido milk and butter!
Food Tenshinhan 天津飯: Not Just a Dragonball Character—It’s a Delicious Japanese Dish!
Think Tenshinhan is just a Dragonball character? Discover the real Japanese dish—fluffy crab omelette rice—from ramen chain Rairaitei! 🍳🍜
Food Slurp Meets Sour: Rairaitei’s Rich Ramen x Umeboshi Magic
Discover the rich, flavorful world of Rairaitei ramen—where velvety pork back fat meets tangy umeboshi for a perfectly balanced bowl. Explore Japan’s ramen culture one slurp at a time!