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- How to Make Ajitama (Japanese Ramen Eggs) at Home — With Just Mentsuyu
Have you ever tried ajitama (味玉)? Yes, those flavoured soft-boiled eggs you often see sitting on top of a bowl of ramen. They're also called nitamago (煮卵), and in English they're sometimes known simply as "ramen eggs." Here's the good news: you can make them easily at home. The secret is mentsuyu (めんつゆ, Japanese noodle… Read more: How to Make Ajitama (Japanese Ramen Eggs) at Home — With Just Mentsuyu - (summary)My Taste Test of Japanese Artisan Cheeses ｜Comparison Chart & Wrap-Up
Over the past four posts, I've shared my honest thoughts on twenty different Japanese hard and semi-hard cheeses. For this last post, I'm pulling it all together into one comparison chart, along with a few final thoughts and answers to questions people often ask me. Comparison Chart: Japanese Hard & Semi-Hard Cheeses No. Name Maker… Read more: (summary)My Taste Test of Japanese Artisan Cheeses ｜Comparison Chart & Wrap-Up - 【4/4】Japanese Natural Cheese, Tasted and Reviewed (Hard & Semi-Hard Cheeses)
This post rounds up my notes on every hard and semi-hard Japanese natural cheese I've tried so far. These are honest, personal tasting notes rather than professional reviews, but I hope they're useful if you're exploring Japanese cheese yourself. 16. Toma Shiranuka（トーマ・シラヌカ） Maker: Shiranuka Rakukeisha | Purchased: February 15, 2024 | Price: ¥576 | Website… Read more: 【4/4】Japanese Natural Cheese, Tasted and Reviewed (Hard & Semi-Hard Cheeses) - 【3/4】Japanese Natural Cheese, Tasted and Reviewed (Hard & Semi-Hard Cheeses)
This post rounds up my notes on every hard and semi-hard Japanese natural cheese I've tried so far. These are honest, personal tasting notes rather than professional reviews, but I hope they're useful if you're exploring Japanese cheese yourself. 11. Tenerello Shiralica（テネレロ・シラリカ） Maker: Shiranuka Rakukeisha | Purchased: August 19, 2025 | Price: ¥821 for 110g… Read more: 【3/4】Japanese Natural Cheese, Tasted and Reviewed (Hard & Semi-Hard Cheeses) - 【2/4】Japanese Natural Cheese, Tasted and Reviewed (Hard & Semi-Hard Cheeses)
This post rounds up my notes on every hard and semi-hard Japanese natural cheese I've tried so far. These are honest, personal tasting notes rather than professional reviews, but I hope they're useful if you're exploring Japanese cheese yourself. 6. Sachi, 12-Month Aged（幸12ヶ月） Maker: Arigatou Farm Shiawase Cheese Workshop | Purchased: November 6, 2025 |… Read more: 【2/4】Japanese Natural Cheese, Tasted and Reviewed (Hard & Semi-Hard Cheeses)
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How to Make Ajitama (Japanese Ramen Eggs) at Home — With Just Mentsuyu
Have you ever tried ajitama (味玉)? Yes, those flavoured soft-boiled eggs you often see sitting on top of a bowl of ramen. They're also called nitamago (煮卵), and in English they're sometimes known simply as "ramen eggs." Here's the good news: you can make them easily at home. The secret is mentsuyu (めんつゆ, Japanese noodle
Home&Living
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Katameru Tempuru — How Japan Solidifies Used Cooking Oil
Have you ever wondered what on earth it's for? It's a product designed to solidify used cooking oil for easy, mess-free disposal. Dealing with Used Cooking Oil Tempura, karaage (Japanese fried chicken), and other fried dishes all use a good amount of oil, right? So what do you actually do with that oil once you're
Daily Life
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Our New Kei Truck Has Arrived
Life with a Kei Truck My husband and I spend from May through October living between two homes, maintaining his family house in Hokkaido during that stretch. It's out in the Niseko area — genuinely deep in the mountains. In a place like that, there's one thing you absolutely cannot live without: a vehicle. And
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