Category Archives: Food & Drink

Let’s meet Ronald McDonald!

Ronald McDonald is a clown character used as the primary mascot of the McDonald’s fast-food restaurant chain. A survey shows that 96 % of children in the U.S. know him, he is one…

Let’s Make Sparkling Fresh Fruits with Dry Ice!

Today, I would like to introduce an article that the writer made an experiment whether his high school teacher told him a true story or not. His high school teacher…

Very Best Ingredients Wanted! New Okonomiyaki Project Launched

When we talk about authentic Japanese fast food, we must not forget about Okonomiyaki although ramen seems to be more famous (no offense!).  Today, I found an article about new…

New Trend in Summer This Year is Cold Pot Ramen Noodle

There are many local specialty ramen all over Japan, but today, I would like to introduce an article about the cold ramen of Yamagata prefecture. Hiyashi Ramen or cold ramen…

What a Surprise? New Wasabi Flavoured Ginger Ale from Japan!

When you say fizzy drinks, I bet most of people will instantly come up with cola.  But ginger ale is also one of the popular fizzy drink, isn’t it?  I…

Noodle, stakes, etc… Multi-purpose Seasoning, Sapporo Ichiban!

There is nationally well-loved instant noodle, called Sapporo Ichiban, in Japan. Today, I’d like to introduce an experimental cooking session performed by a serious Sapporo Ichiban fan, using different flavor…

Gunma People Love Rice Ball?

As one of our prefecture-specific topic, I found an article about Gunma prefecture today. Gunma prefecture is one of prefectures, which does not face to sea in Japan, and is famous…

Best Food in Summer? Noodle on Sushi

Some may say that carb + carb food is so wrong especially from the viewpoint of nutritional balance.  But I realised that noodle + rice can be an amazing combination…

Ingredients are Packed Lunch in Market? Secret Recipe for Tastier Stir-Fried Rice

Spring onion, carrot, nicely cooked port, king prawn, crab meat, etc., etc…  Ingredients of stir-fried rice can vary, but one common thing is that they tend to be finely chopped… …

Instant Noodles of the World – Part 2

This is the follow-up to the article “Instant Noodles of the World – Part 1.″ Let’s keep exploring other instant noodles. And the 3rd prize went to Gamja noodles from…

Instant Noodles of the World – Part 1

  Do you know you can eat foreign instant noodles while staying in Japan? Recently, as the number of stores dealing with foreign foods is increasing, we can have more chances…

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