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Japanese Snack Food
This is a list of Japanese and finger foods. It includes both brand name and generic snacks. Types ''Anko'', or sweet bean paste ''Red bean paste, Anko'' is a kind of sweet bean paste. Anko is mainly eaten during the afternoon green tea time in Japan. School students eat it after school, at home. *Botamochi *Daifuku ** - Daifuku with strawberry *Dorayaki *Manjū *Monaka *Imagawayaki *Kusa mochi *Taiyaki *Yōkan File:Botamochi,Ohagi,Katori-city,Japan.JPG, Botamochi File:Daifuku_1.jpg, Daifuku File:Ichigo daifuku 001.jpg, Ichigo daifuku File:Dorayaki_001.jpg, Dorayaki File:Imagawayaki_001.jpg, Imagawayaki File:Taiyaki 003.jpg, Taiyaki File:Taiyaki - cut section.jpg, Cut surface of taiyaki File:KurimushiYoukan.jpg, Yōkan with chestnut Bean Beans with salt are mainly taken with beer in the evening. *Edamame * Soramame - boiled broad bean * - fried broad bean File:Edamame by Zesmerelda in Chicago.jpg, Edamame File:Fava beans from the Farmers' market ファーマーズマーケ� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu—and List of islands of Japan, thousands of smaller islands, covering . Japan has a population of over 123 million as of 2025, making it the List of countries and dependencies by population, eleventh-most populous country. The capital of Japan and List of cities in Japan, its largest city is Tokyo; the Greater Tokyo Area is the List of largest cities, largest metropolitan area in the world, with more than 37 million inhabitants as of 2024. Japan is divided into 47 Prefectures of Japan, administrative prefectures and List of regions of Japan, eight traditional regions. About three-quarters of Geography of Japan, the countr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okonomiyaki
is a Japanese ''teppanyaki'' savory pancake dish consisting of wheat flour batter and other ingredients (mixed, or as toppings) cooked on a '' teppan'' (flat griddle). Common additions include cabbage, meat, and seafood, and toppings include ''okonomiyaki'' sauce (made with Worcestershire sauce), '' aonori'' (dried seaweed flakes), ''katsuobushi'' (bonito flakes), Japanese mayonnaise, and pickled ginger. ''Okonomiyaki'' is mainly associated with two distinct variants from Hiroshima or the Kansai region of Japan, but is widely available throughout the country, with toppings and batters varying by area. The name is derived from the word , meaning "how you like" or "what you like", and , meaning "grilled". It is an example of ( in the Kansai dialect), or flour-based Japanese cuisine. It is also called by an abbreviated name, "okonomi", where the is a politeness prefix and means 'favorite'. A liquid-based ''okonomiyaki'', popular in Tokyo, is called '' monjayaki'' (also wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gumi 100
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Calpis
, sold in North America as Calpico, is a Japanese non-carbonated soft drink manufactured by , a subsidiary of Asahi Breweries headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo. The beverage has a light, somewhat milky, and slightly acidic flavour, similar to plain or vanilla-flavoured yogurt or Yakult. Its ingredients include water, dry milk, and lactic acid, and it is produced by lactic acid fermentation. The drink is sold as a concentrate, which is mixed with water or sometimes milk just before consumption. A pre-diluted version known as , or its carbonated variety, known as , is also available. It is also used to flavour kakigōri and as a mixer for cocktails and chūhai. History The founder of Calpis, , travelled to Inner Mongolia in 1902, encountering a traditional cultured milk product known as airag (called kumis throughout most of Central Asia). The active ingredient in airag, responsible for its unique flavour, is lactic acid produced by lactobacilli bacteria. After the airag he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Botan Rice Candy
Botan Rice Candy is a specific brand of a category of Japanese candy called bontan ame (ボンタンアメ). Bontan ame are soft, chewy, citrus-flavored candy with an outer layer of rice paper or oblaat. The rice paper is clear and plastic-like when dry, but it is edible and dissolves in the mouth. This candy was invented by Seika Foods in 1924. During this period, more and more Western-style sweets were becoming popular in Japanese society, and the appearance of this type of candy is intentionally similar to Western-style caramel candies. In Japan, these candies are sold as dagashi, cheap candies and snacks marketed to Japanese schoolchildren, and are often in small sizes with bright colorful packaging with stickers or prizes included. ''Bontan'' (ボンタン) is a variant spelling of ''buntan'' (ブンタン), the Japanese word for pomelo, which is commonly used as a flavoring. Botan Rice Candy The specific brand Botan Rice Candy is an iconic export whose packaging for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramune Candy
Ramune candy () is a kind of Japanese tablet candy. It is generally made from sugar, mixed with a small amount of a binder and other ingredients, and compressed in a tableting machine. Overview Since there is no clear definition of ''ramune'', many different types of tablet candies are called ''ramune''. It has in common that it is a confectionery made of solidified powder. Therefore, it is opaque. It also contains some kind of acidifier. The name may be a reference to the ''Ramune, ramune beverage'', which is derived from Lemonade, but details are unknown. There are two major manufacturing methods and different textures, but they are both called ''ramune''. One method is to mix the raw materials with water, harden them, and then use heat to remove the water. Because of its high porosity, it dissolves quickly in the mouth. This was the original ''ramune'' candy. The other is pressed without mixing in water. Early dry ''ramune'', such as "Juicy" sold by Kabaya in 1965. In a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konpeitō
, also spelled ''kompeitō'', is a type of Japanese sugar candy. It takes the form of a small sphere with a bumpy surface, and comes in a variety of colors and flavors. Introduced from Portugal as a sugar-coated confection with a poppy seed or sesame seed center, ''konpeitō'' was eventually transformed into an all-sugar confection with a center. Etymology The word comes from the Portuguese language, Portuguese word ("comfit"), which is a type of sugar candy, and also an umbrella term for sweets in general. The characters (lit. "golden flat sugar") are selected mostly for their phonetic value and can also be written or . History The technique for producing sugar candy was introduced to Japan in the early 16th century by Portuguese traders. The infrastructure and refining technology of sugar had not yet been established in Japan. As uses much sugar, it was rare and expensive. In 1569, Luís Fróis, a Portuguese missionary, presented a glass flask of to Oda Nobunaga in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amezaiku
is Japanese candy craft artistry. An artist takes multi-colored '' mizuame'' and, using their hands and other tools such as tweezers and scissors, creates a sculpture. Amezaiku artists also paint their sculpted candy with edible dyes to give the finished work more character. Animals, including goldfish and insects, are common amezaiku shapes created to appeal to children. Intricate animal characters are created with expert speed. Some amezaiku artists are also street performers who perform magic tricks and tell stories along with their candy craft entertainment. History During the Heian period, the art of amezaiku was used in Japan for candy offerings made at temples in Kyoto. The amezaiku craft spread beyond the temple during the Edo period, when many forms of street performance flourished in Japan and when its base ingredient, '' mizuame'', became widely available. In Edo it emerged in its present artistic form. Methods The candy base is prepared beforehand, using a starc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yan Yan (snack)
is a Japanese snack food made by Meiji Seika since 1979. It comes in a package with two compartments. One side has biscuit sticks (which can be sometimes called cracker sticks), the other side has chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, or yogurt flavored frosting used for dipping. The sticks themselves may also be flavored. Some Yan Yan products are sold in rectangular containers with 9 sticks and dip. There is also a new version which includes two flavored dips. In 1982, British company KP Snacks began licensing Yan Yan for UK markets releasing it under the name Choc Dips. The sticks The sticks were once plain, but recently Meiji has placed pictures of various animals on them with quotes relating to that animal. The quotes are in English, but often appear unorthodox to native English speakers. Examples of these animal quotes include: * Balloon: Goes Pop * Bat: Only In The Night / Flying Mammal * Beetle: Thick Shiny Shell / Lucky Color: Brown * Butterfly: Flower to Flower * Cat: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretz
Pretz (プリッツ, ''Purittsu'') is a Japanese snack made by Ezaki Glico. Like Ezaki Glico's other popular snack, Pocky, Pretz is stick-shaped and comes with a texture similar to pretzels. Unlike Pocky, Pretz is dusted with seasonings instead of being enrobed in a flavoured fudge. Pretz comes in multiple varieties and three sizes: Regular, Kid's, and Giant. Most Pretz come in the Regular size, with some flavours also being offered in Giant size. The Kid's size is a smaller pack of Pretz and is sweeter to appeal to children. Kid's packages also come with a cartoon child on the package. The Double Pretz variety offers two separate flavours on a single Pretz stick (one flavor on each half) and the Meets Wine variety is a cheese-flavored Pretz named to suggest it be paired with wine. Flavors Pretz also differs from Pocky, with most of the flavours being savory rather than sweet. The following is a list of existing Pretz flavors: * Roast Pretz * Salad Pretz (also known as Orig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pocky
is a Japanese sweet snack food produced by the Ezaki Glico food company. Pocky was first sold in 1966, and was invented by Yoshiaki Koma. It consists of coated biscuit sticks. It was named after the Japanese onomatopoeic word , which is supposed to resemble the sound of the snack being cracked. The original chocolate-coated Pocky was followed by an almond-coated variant in 1971, and a strawberry coating in 1977. Today, the product line includes variations in the flavored coatings, such as milk, mousse, matcha (green tea), honey, banana, cookies and cream, strawberry and coconut, and themed products such as "Decorer Pocky", with colorful decorative stripes in the coating, and "Men's Pocky", a "mature" dark (bittersweet) chocolate version. World distribution Pocky is a very popular treat in Japan, especially among teenagers. In bars, it is sometimes served with a glass of ice water or milk. It also has a significant presence in other Asian countries, such as China, South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koala's March
Koala's March () is a bite-sized cookie snack with a sweet filling. The cookies are produced by Lotte. History The product was first released in Japan in 1984, to celebrate the arrival of the first koalas to the country. The snack originally only came with a chocolate filling. The product expanded to Hong Kong in 1986. In 1988, some Japanese students started the rumor that finding a cookie with a koala with two eyebrows playing a trumpet would bring good luck on exams. This myth has persisted until at least 2019. The product was released in Australia by 1990, and in the United States in May 1990. Originally, the snacks used the name "Koala Yummies" in the United States, later changing to the name "Koala's March," a translation of the Japanese name. In the United States, the cookies are primarily found in Asian specialty stores and some Hispanic specialty stores. Koala's March was one of the products impacted by the 2008 Chinese milk scandal. In 2012, Lotte released an ' e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
