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March 29, 2019

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[Kurikyu's Magewappa Zaruseiro/Sobachoko has been added] Zaruseiro drains excess water so that the noodles do not become watery, making zaru soba and zaru udon tasty to the last.

[Toman Buns Sold at Fujiya] There is a bun called "Toman" sold at "Fujiya," a long-established confectionery store that has been loved by Sapporo residents for more than 70 years.

[Oita Prefecture's Chicken Rice] Oita Prefecture purchases the largest amount of chicken meat per household per year in Japan. Chicken is used in a wide variety of dishes, including fried chicken, toriten (chicken tempura), and chicken soup.

[Kutaniyaki] Kutaniyaki (Kutani ware) is one of Japan's representative colored porcelains. I was often impressed by the bold and gorgeous overglaze enameled in unique colors such as green, purple, and yellow, which is typical of Kutaniyaki.

Today's breakfast consisted of rice balls (onigiri) with pickled plums made in a Triangular Onigiri Mold and miso soup with myoga and tofu. Two rice balls are just the right size.

[Price Revision Notice] Due to the rising cost of raw materials, several items will increase in price on 2024/4/16. If you are considering purchasing, please place your order before then.

[Ubatama] "Ubatama" refers to the fruit of the Japanese cypress fan, a member of the iris family of plants, and is used in waka poetry to evoke images of blackness and night darkness.

"It's not so easy to find a desirable clay pot in the US. As I opened the package, I knew I found what I've been searching for."

"The first shopping experience with Shokunin is exciting. I'm living in the US, and these items were delivered within a week and carefully packed! This pan is adorable and well crafted, truly resembling a piece of art."

[Taiwanese Chicken Rice] We love the combination of chicken and rice, such as Singapore's chicken rice and Thai boiled chicken rice, but Taiwanese chicken rice is appearing more and more frequently on our tables these days.

[Junidanya in Gion, Kyoto] The restaurant is famous for being the originator of "mizutaki beef (shabu-shabu)," but it is also known for being a gathering place for key members of the Mingei Movement and other prominent cultural figures.

[Kiya's Kokura-ori Handkerchief has been added] Since the early Edo period, Kokura-ori has been a valued specialty of the Buzen-Kokura clan. In history, it is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu and Sakamoto Ryoma were also patrons.

[In Response to Azmaya's Inban Chopstick Rests] Azmaya's Inban Chopstick Rests have been available in the Otaru showroom for a while now. Each chopstick rest is handmade in Hasamicho, Nagasaki Prefecture.

[Dandelion] Dandelion has long been cultivated throughout the world, and the entire plant has been used medicinally. In Indian Ayurveda and Arabian Unani medicine, for liver and gall bladder problems and rheumatism.

[Kurikyu's Magewappa Seiro (Body Only) has been added] If you would like to have two tiers, please order this as well.

[It's a Delicious Bento Store] Tsukiji Yamano is a bento shop founded by the owner of a fish shop in Tsukiji.

[Tasting the Cherry Blossoms] Cherry blossoms are the greatest joy of this time of year. Did you know that you can enjoy cherry blossoms not only with your eyes, but also with your taste buds?

[Yamaichi's Triangular Onigiri Mold has been added] When making several onigiri, it is surprisingly difficult to make them the same size and shape. Also, it is not easy to pick up freshly cooked and hot rice.

[Clothes Brush] Recently, the number of days with a hint of spring has been increasing. This is the time of year when we can put away our winter clothes and change into spring clothes.

[Brass] Brass is a material often seen in general merchandise and interior goods. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and the familiar Japanese 5-yen coin is also made of brass.

[Sakura Mochi Leaves] It is the season of cherry blossoms, and we will be receiving news of their blooming one after another from various places toward the end of March.

[Bread and Japanese White Bread] White bread is a staple in Japanese breakfast. It was named "staple bread" in Japan because it was the style of bread that was widely used as a staple food overseas when it was first introduced to Japan.

The origin of the word "kaku-uchi" has various theories. In the old days, the word was used to mean drinking sake in a square wooden cup, but over time it has changed to refer to drinking standing in a corner of a liquor store as a drinking space.

[Instant Steamed Rape Blossoms] With the arrival of spring, rape blossoms can be seen at vegetable stands. The most common way to eat rape blossoms is boiled.

[Price Revision Notice] Due to the rising cost of raw materials, several items will increase in price on 2024/4/1-5. If you are considering purchasing, please place your order before then.

[Ramen Library] South Korea ranks second in the world in per capita consumption of instant ramen noodles. The annual consumption per capita is a whopping 77 servings.

[Good at Niche Organizations] Although the paperless society is accelerating these days, I am inevitably a "paper person" because I grew up in the era of paper for most of my student and working life, and I like paper for books and magazines as well.

[Banpeiyu] I have seen them at roadside stations and supermarkets, but never eaten or purchased "banpeiyu" before. The other day, a grower in Wakamatsu gave me some and I was able to try them for the first time.

[Sapporo Hot Springs Travel Guide] There are many hot spring resorts in Hokkaido, and although we would like to call it a "Hokkaido hot spring tour," it is quite a difficult task to visit all the different areas at once.

[Three-Dimensional Signboards in Osaka] What fascinated me more than anything else as I walked around were the large, three-dimensional store signs that popped up one after another.

[Slipware] "Slipware" is a traditional English decorative technique that once died out but has been revived in Japan. Slipware is made by mixing clay and water to form a creamy "slip" and decorating the surface of raw, unglazed ware, then firing it.

[Noda Horo's Pitcher has been added] Since its establishment in 1934, Noda Horo has been the only company in Japan that has been integrating all the processes of enamel production in-house.

It was a great morning. Please give it a try.

[Always Keep Karinto in Mind] I have taken the liberty of conducting a "karinto questionnaire." Do you like karinto? Do you dislike karinto?

[Steamed Eggs in a Chinese Seiro] When I went home the other day, my mother, who uses Yamaichi's Chinese seiro, made steamed eggs in the seiro.

[Yamaga Onsen Motoyu, Sakurayu] Sakurayu is one of the stopover hot springs in Yamaga Onsen, which has a history of over 1,000 years in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

[Syouryu's Suzugami is back in stock] The enjoyment of Suzugami is the pleasure of shaping it by yourself, which is born from the technique of beating with a hammer.

[Milk Coffee in an Atatamenabe] During this cold season, when you want to gently warm your body in the morning or take a breather at home, you may want to drink café au lait, which has a mild milkiness and just the right amount of bitterness.

[Sawa-no-Tsuyu] Otaru has many specialties and famous confections, and "Sawa-no-Tsuyu" is one of them. The only product they sell is a candy called Sawa-no-Tsuyu. It is just a simple candy, but it is very beautiful.

[Nonic] The "no nick" glass has a bulge just below the mouth, which makes it easy to hold because it is easy to catch your fingers on, and it has the advantage of preventing the glass from falling out or chipping when stacked.

[Taiwanese-Style Sticky Rice] Recently, we have had a series of customers from Taiwan, and I had a growing desire to try my favorite Taiwanese food again.

[Ichiyougama's Menbachi has been added] The deep Menbachi S is just the right size for half a bowl of udon noodles. It can also be used as a small donburi. The Menbachi L is ideal for udon or soba noodles by itself.

[Naito Togarashi] These fresh, spicy, and flavorful peppers were cultivated by the Naito family, feudal lords who had a residence in the area that is now the Shinjuku Gyoen Garden.

[Yamagata's Ramen Culture and Sakata Ramen] There are several reasons for the high consumption of ramen in Yamagata. One is that ramen is available at soba restaurants.

[Zangi and Mapo Noodles in Hotei] Zangi is one of the most popular Hokkaido specialties. Chinese Restaurant Hotei in Sapporo is one of the most popular restaurants serving zangi in Sapporo.

[Manaita Selection] The other day, a customer visited our Wakamatsu Showroom to consider purchasing a cutting board.

[Eels in Hamamatsu] I could not forget the taste of eels I had at "Aoiya" in Hamamatsu the other day, so I did some research and learned that Hamamatsu is one of the rare areas in Japan where both "Kanto style" and "Kansai style" eels can be tasted.

[Magoji Kites] Magoji kites are made by Magoji Takeuchi, who started making kites as a plaything while helping out at his family's business dealing in household goods called "yorozuya."

[The Story of Chakin] Chakin is a white linen cloth used to wipe tea bowls during tea ceremony. The tea ceremony utensils and manners differ from school to school.

[Itokoni] The other day, I went back to my parent's home in Shonai area of Yamagata Prefecture for a long time and fully enjoyed so-called "hometown tastes."

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