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 On New Year's Eve in Japan, people eat "New Year's Eve soba" (buckwheat noodles). In Japan, it is a "tradition" regardless of region. Origin of New Year's Eve Soba Noodles There are various theories as to the origin of New Year's Eve soba, but it seems to have originated because it is easy, tasty, and brings good luck. It began around the middle of the Edo period (1603-1867). Soba has long been cultivated as a crop to save people's lives, but at the same time, it was also eaten on special occasions as a good luck charm. For example, Togakushi soba, Yamagata soba, and wanko soba are just a few examples of local soba dishes that were developed to be served on special occasions. It seems that soba was also well known as a healthy food, as it was mentioned in the "Honcho Shokkan (book of meals)" of the mid-Edo period (1603-1868) that soba was good for one's health. Soba is said to be effective in removing the dregs of the five internal...

 The second holiday season of Starbucks Coffee Japan will finally begin on Tuesday, November 30, 2022! Many of you may have been waiting for the second installment after the first one sold out in the holiday season.　 This time, "Butter Caramel Millefeuille Frappuccino" and "Butter Caramel Millefeuille Latte" featuring "Millefeuille," a typical sweet! Crunchy mille-feuille with melted butter caramel & milk! Butter Caramel Millefeuille Frappuccino Tall 690 yen A Frappuccino to brighten the holiday season! Custard sauce and milk are blended with a mild and savory butter caramel sauce, and crunchy fiantine and pie crumbles are mixed in and used as additional toppings. This Frappuccino has a dessert-like feel, with a millefeuille motif of layers of cream and pie. Fiantine...Crepe dough rolled out very thin, baked and crushed into small pieces A rich, deep, sweet custard sauce with a secret ingredient of butter caramel sauce, and "fiantine" and ...

 "Uncle Rikuro's Cheesecake" is the most popular Osaka souvenir. Uncle Rikuro's store's "freshly baked cheesecake" is so famous in Osaka that there is no one who does not know about it! Osaka International Airport, also known as "Itami Airport," was renovated in August 2020. Thirty-six new restaurants, souvenir shops, and other stores have opened in the South and North Terminals, both before and after passing through security checkpoints. Among them, "Uncle Rikuro's Store Osaka Itami Airport Store," a favorite of Kansai people, opened in the north terminal. Uncle Rikuro's store started in 1984 when Mr. Rikuro Nishimura branded "Rikuro Mark" on a freshly baked cheesecake. With 11 stores in Osaka City, this sweet treat has long been loved by people in the Kansai region. Freshly baked cheesecakes will be available in the kitchen, which is equipped with a permanent oven. They will also be selling sweets made by Uncle Rik...

 The Coffee & Cream Frappuccino with Coffee Cream Swirl is the rarest of all starbucks Japan drinks. These Frappuccinos are sold when new releases and other limited-time-only drinks are sold out or when ingredients run out, and are also known as "phantom Frappuccinos". When it is on sale, a sign is displayed in the store or on the LCD screen at the cash register. In other words, you will not know if you can order or not until you actually visit the store. What does a Coffee Cream Frappuccino taste like? Coffee Cream Frappuccino is a Frappuccino made with coffee and chocolate chips. Coffee whipped cream is made by adding coffee and syrup to regular whip. The sweetness of the syrup enhances the bitterness of the coffee, making it addictive and delicious. The texture of the crushed chocolate chips inside matches the coffee whip, creating a luxurious experience. The amount of chocolate chips can be doubled for free, so if you like it, ask for more. This Frappuccino is not oft...

McDonald's Limited Menu White Chocolate Strawberry Frappe to be enjoyed at Kansai International Airport  The White Chocolate Strawberry Frappe is a slightly sweet and sour drink based on strawberry sauce and mild milk, topped with whipped cream, strawberry sauce and white shave chocolate. The combination of the sweet and sour taste of strawberries, the sweetness of milk and white chocolate, and the mild whipped cream is sure to please. 　The White Chocolate Strawberry Frappe & Macaroon Raspberry is topped with a macaroon raspberry topping. Sales period September 21 (Wed.) to early November Calories 362kcal Nutrition Facts Protein 4.4g, Fat 11.2g, Carbohydrate 61.0g, Salt equivalent 0.2g Price：M size only ¥490 (tax included) Medium size only ¥490 (tax included) Sold at Stores with McCafé by Barista Sales area Nationwide The "White Chocolate Strawberry Frappe & Macaroon Raspberry" is topped with a macaroon raspberry. The price is 610 yen for a medium size.

As the name suggests, "Dobin-mushi" is a steamed dish prepared in an earthenware pot. It is mainly served in kaiseki cuisine, the most typical of which is made with matsutake mushrooms. An earthenware teapot is one of the traditional tableware with a uniquely Japanese flavor. Using such an earthenware jar, you can enjoy steaming in an earthenware jar the mushrooms that are in season in autumn, such as matsutake mushrooms and shimeji mushrooms! An earthenware kettle is a type of traditional Japanese tableware. If it is made of porcelain, it is used as a kyusu (teapot), not directly over a fire. What is "Dobin-mushi(earthenware steaming)?" Dobimushi is a steamed dish prepared in an earthenware jar, of which "steamed matsutake mushroom in an earthenware jar" is a typical example. Matsutake-no-Tobin-mushi is made by lightly steaming ingredients such as matsutake mushrooms, white fish, shrimp, chicken, honeywort, ginkgo nuts, etc., and broth in an earthenware j...

McDonald's Japan's Hawaiian Series, a summer staple, will be available again in 2022 !  McDonald's Japan will sell eight Hawaiian-inspired products under the theme of "Hawaii! All Together" theme, McDonald's Japan will sell eight Hawaiian-inspired products from July 27 through early September (tentative). 　In addition to the "Cheese Loco Moco" burger, a summer-only staple, and the very popular "Garlic Shrimp," the new "Zakkiri Potato & Beef Jalapeño Mayo" will be available (both are 440 yen for an individual item and 740 yen for the Value Set). New "Zakkiri Potato & Beef Jalapeño Mayo" with a great eating experience 　The new "Zakkiri Potato & Beef Jalapeño Mayo" is a burger that combines a thick 100% beef patty and a thick, non-staple 100% beef patty with a special Hawaiian barbecue sauce and jalapeño mayo sauce to create an outstandingly satisfying burger. Cheese Loco Moco" and "Garlic Sh...

Starbucks will sell three types of JIMOTO Frappuccino at Starbucks stores nationwide from Wednesday, August 3, 2022 to Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  Starbucks Japan's 47 Prefectures "Local" Frappuccino: 47 JIMOTO Flavors Available in Japan for a Limited Time Starbucks now offers "local" Frappuccinos from each of the 47 prefectures in Japan! Starbucks opened its first store, the Ginza Matsuya-dori Store, in Ginza, Tokyo, in 1996, and now operates approximately 1,600 stores in 47 prefectures throughout Japan. 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of Starbucks' arrival in Japan, and as a second project, the company is commercializing products based on ideas submitted by its partners in each region. The idea is based on the ideas of our partners in each region. The "47 JIMOTO Frappuccino" will be available only in each.  The "JIMOTO Frappuccino" from Yamanashi, Ishikawa, and Okinawa prefectures will be reintroduced as part of the "47 JIMOTO Fra...

 Let's have fun thinking and playing with Happy Set toys! Let's spend the summer vacation looking for wonders around us with Doraemon and his Secret Tools toys! Happy Set "Doraemon: Wakuwaku Jiyu Kenkyu(Free Research)" On sale for a limited time from August 5, 2022 (Friday) What is Free Research? How to develop child's essential academic skills by understanding how to proceed and how to do it "Jiyu Kenkyu," "free research," is a staple of Japanese school summer vacation homework assignments. It is the process of clarifying things by investigating in detail and thinking deeply about what one does not understand. It also includes recording, presenting and publishing the results. Simply put, it is to investigate, think about, and teach others about things and questions that you have wondered about. While students tend to be passive in their usual studies at school or cram school, in free research, they can develop independence and the ability to w...

 One of the most popular beef parts in Japan is beef tongue. J apanese people love beef tongue. Even in yakiniku restaurants, beef tongue is an indispensable and popular menu item. What are the characteristics of beef tongue? Beef tongue has several characteristics, but the first thing that can be said is that it is one of the rarest parts of the cow. The characteristics and dishes that go well with each part of the tongue are completely different, and choosing the right dish for each part of the tongue can make it even more delicious. For example, popular cuts of beef ribs and sirloin are said to be obtained from a single cow, weighing about 10 kilograms. Beef tongue, on the other hand, can only be obtained from a cow weighing a little over 1 kilogram, making it a rare part of the cow. The reason why the price of beef tongue is often high is because it cannot be obtained in such large quantities. In the first place, beef tongue was not a part that was eaten very often, partly beca...

Polynesian Terrace Restaurant, a restaurant in Tokyo Disneyland/Adventureland, offers Hawaiian-style pancakes and other treats.  Grand menu items that will be available from November 5, 2021 【Menu】 Beef Steak Set: 2,980 yen Loco Moco Set: 1,980 yen Dessert Pancake Set: 1,800 yen Children's Pancakes: 1,100 yen Soft drinks are coffee Black tea Iced Coffee Iced tea Coca-Cola Orange Drink Kirin Ginger Ale You can choose from the following. For an additional ￥360, you can change the soft drink to a Sparkling Jelly Float (Sparkling Cocktail is an additional ￥460). (Sparkling cocktails are an additional ¥460, and Heartland Beer is an additional ¥540.) A special pancake (1 piece) can be added to the set for an additional ¥500. Loco Moco Set ¥1,980 Hamburger steak and egg with demi-glace sauce, rice, fried white fish, shrimp and lomi lomi salmon salad, choice of soft drink Hours of operation : 11:00-19:00 Sales outlet: Polynesian Terrace Restaurant, Tokyo Disneyland/Adventureland Seating c...

 "Ikura (Salmon roe)" is popular for its crunchy texture and melt-in-your-mouth taste. "Ikura" is salmon roe. It is mainly the roe of white salmon or trout, and is typically marinated in soy sauce. The word "ikura" is derived from Russian. It is well known as a trivia that in Russia, salmon roe is called "ikura" (salmon roe) by all kinds of fish roe. Glossy and petite! "Salmon roe" is called like a red jewel. A sparkling red jewel on rice. Many people like its chewy texture and rich taste. Ikura is the fish roe of salmon and trout, and is made by separating mature roe from the ovary into individual pieces. It is usually served raw, uncooked, in salt or soy sauce. In Russian, "ikura" means "small, mashed fish roe" or "fish roe." In Russia, all fish roe, including cod roe and caviar, are called ikura. The rich sweetness of salmon roe is impressive, but in fact, salmon roe itself has no taste. It is marinated ...

Happy Set" Minions Fever Vol. 1 features 5 types, including Gru's Rocket Rider and Stuart on roller skates.  "Minions Fever" is now available as part of McDonald's popular "Happy Set" menu, which includes toys!　It will be available at McDonald's restaurants nationwide (excluding some stores) for a limited time starting July 8, 2022 (Friday). The Minions are all here!　There are 10 types in total, all of which are toys that can be enjoyed by using your hands to move them around. The latest movie "Minions Fever," featuring the toy Minions and young Gru, opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, July 15, 2022! "Minions" are characters that appear in the "Phantom Thief Gru" series of animated films produced by Illumination Inc. and the spin-off "Minions. McDonald's "Happy Set" menu with toys includes "Cheeseburger Happy Set", "Chicken McNugget Happy Set", "Egg McMuffin Happy Set...

 In season, sea urchin is packed with plenty of meat, and its rich, flavorful umami can be enjoyed to the fullest. Sea urchin is a luxury food characterized by its melt-in-your-mouth flavor, richness, and gentle sweetness. In Japan, shells that are thought to be sea urchins have already been excavated from Jomon-era ruins and shell middens, and it is believed that sea urchins have been eaten since ancient times. The black body of sea urchin is covered with long thorns, while the flesh, which is generally eaten, is a bright yellow color. The sea urchin is said to be one of Japan's three most prized delicacies, and we Japanese are said to be the most sea urchin-loving people in the world. Most sea urchins live on the surface of the seafloor, feeding mainly on seaweeds such as kelp and wakame. Sea urchins are found on the seafloor of oceans all over the world, except in freshwater areas. About 140 species have been identified in the seas around Japan alone, and the number of species i...

Kazunoko has long been prized in Japan not only for its auspiciousness, meaning prosperity of offspring, but also because of its piquant texture and beautiful appearance. Kazukinoko are herring roe nests that have been preserved in salt or dried in the sun. It has a long history, and there is a record that it was presented to the Muromachi period (1336-1573) Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru. Due to the large number of kernels, herring roe is considered a good-luck charm that leads to "prosperity of offspring," and in the Edo period (1603-1867), it was a popular staple of osechi dishes among the general public.  As we begin to hear the sound of the end of the year, "Kazunoko" (herring roe) begins to decorate stores with its lively decorations. Hatchling juveniles are an essential part of Osechi cuisine, and are sometimes called "yellow diamonds" because of their high price and beautiful appearance. Although herring roe is a common part of the New Year's table,...

 Starbucks Japan is now offering a limited number of new Spring 2022 drinks with a fruit milk & coffee milk twist! Starbucks Coffee Japan launched "Fluffy Mousse Coffee GYU-NEW" and "Fruit GYU-NEW Frappuccino", drinks inspired by coffee milk and fruit milk, on March 16 at its stores nationwide (excluding some stores). until April 12 2022 and will end as soon as they are gone. Fluffy Mousse Coffee GYU-NEW" is a new type of drink with three layers of different textures including milk coffee mousse. Takeout starts at 501 yen for a short. The "Fruit GYU-NEW Frappuccino" has a nostalgic flavor with a sweet and sour fruit punch pulp sauce made from nine kinds of fruit including mango, banana, white peach, and orange. Tall only; takeout is 638 yen. The most attractive feature of Fluffy Mousse Coffee GYU-NEW is said to be the fluffy texture coffee mousse made with vanilla-flavored coffee, milk, and whipped cream. Three different textures are layered with ...

 The delicious taste of soy sauce produced by fermentation culture "Soy sauce" is one of Japan's most popular seasonings with a long history. The main ingredients are soybeans, wheat and salt. It is a liquid fermented seasoning produced by microbial fermentation, which can take from six months to two to three years to complete. Soy sauce makers are located throughout Japan, each producing soy sauce with their own regional characteristics, and some produce sweet soy sauce, while others produce thick soy sauce. The traditional techniques of creating umami through fermentation, such as soy sauce, miso, vinegar, and mirin, are the basis of Japan's rich and delicate food culture. The history of the Japanese food industry has been built up over the centuries. Soy sauce, for example, is made from soybeans and wheat, and is fermented by koji, yeast, and lactic acid bacteria. As fermentation progresses, the amino acids increase and the flavor improves, and the sweetness of glu...