Speaking of Japanese snack... this is it! Snacks that were shown in anime!

★Saori Press Vol.114★

Speaking of Japanese snack... this is it! A special article for OR members’ recommended snacks that were shown in that anime!

 

 

(  'ω') “Hello everyone. I’m Otaku Republic’s Boss whose nose never stops running since it’s been too cold recently.”

 

 

http://livedoor.4.blogimg.jp/anico_bin/imgs/8/3/83a2cdd0.jpg

 

 

(゜∇ ゜) “Hello everyone~! In that case, it’s best that you eat delicious food and stay warm in bed! It’s Saori from Otaku Republic!”

 

 

http://anicobin.ldblog.jp/archives/49913630.html

 

 

(  'ω') “That’s right... But I just started watching Mafuyu’s favorite anime, Uta no Princesama, since I had finished watching all episodes of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS. Yep, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS... it was just so awesome. I cannot wait to see the next episode on air.”

 

 

https://twitter.com/

 

 

(゜∇ ゜) “Yeah.... Watching our favorite anime with such a warm and cozy place... What would be the best partner in that kind of situation?”

 

 

(  'ω') “What? .... What is it... Ice cream?”

 

 

m9(`･ω･´)っ “Yep!!!! The answer is snacks!!!!”

 

 

http://hamusoku.com/archives/9366504.html

 

 

(  'ω') “I think I said ‘ice cream’ though.”

 

 

m9(`･ω･´)っ “Ice cream is one of the snacks! Snacks are my favorite! So the best loving partner for me when watching anime is snacks!!”

 

 

(  'ω') “So what you’re saying is that we’re sharing our favorite snacks with our friends since you like to eat them while watching anime, huh?”

 

 

m9(`･ω･´)っ “Exactly! I’m starving! Share some delicious snacks with us now!!!”

 

 

★Speaking of Japanese snack... this is it! A special article for OR members’ recommended snacks that you should try when you come to Japan!★

                     

 

★(  'ω') Boss’s recommendation  Kuri Youkan (栗羊羹)

 

 

Youkan is a sweet snack which is a jellied azuki bean paste.

Kuri Youkan is the one with kuri (chestnut).

The reason why Boss recommends this is that we can appreciate the deliciousness of chestnut most among all kinds of snacks.

 

 

http://www.mitsuyamayoukan.co.jp/02/kuri02.html

 

 

(  'ω') “The chestnut is second to none when it comes to its aftertaste with moderate sweetness and refreshment... I bet you can relax yourself with its sweetness and deliciousness when you eat it with a nice and warm cup of tea as well.”

 

 

(゜∇ ゜) “Wow, you recommend a real taste of Japanese food, huh? Speaking of Kuri Youkan, I remember someone in anime was trying to feed it to a rabbit....”

 

 

 http://hiro-game.sakura.ne.jp/?p=47319

 

 

http://hiro-game.sakura.ne.jp/wp-content/upLoads/2015/03/7ec3ee57cddd95fce333cea94d8e988c.jpg

 

 

(  'ω') “You must not feed it to any rabbits since it’s way too nutritious for them! Feed ME though!!!”

 

 

★(^q^) Mafuyu’s recommendation  Osenbei (おせんべい)

 

 

Knead rice, make it flat and grill it crunchily!

Put some soy sauce or salt on top of them before you grill them, and they will become even savorer.

 

(^q^) The reason why Mafuyu recommends this is because we can enjoy various flavors from them!

 

 

http://zenjiro-senbei-hiranoya.com/

 

 

(  'ω') “We often see scenes where someone is eating this osenbei especially in Japanese everyday-life anime, right?”

 

 

http://livedoor.4.blogimg.jp/anico_bin/imgs/a/e/ae35e297.jpg

 

 

 

 

(゜∇ ゜) “Somehow we always have an image of eating osenbei when we watch TV.”

 

 

(^q^) “Yep! Crunchy texture! And we can enjoy various flavors... We have so many kinds of osenbei in Japan but this is the one Mafuyu loves the most!!!”

 

 

 

 

(^q^) “The one with negi (leek) and miso (fermented soybean paste) flavor!”

 

 

(゜∇ ゜) (  'ω') ““I’ve never had this one~~~~~!!! What’s this osenbei?!””

 

 

(^q^) “I know you guys haven’t. Because it’s such an awesome specialty that Mafuyu’s hometown has made... If any of you (who are reading this article) have any chance to buy osenbei as your souvenir, I strongly recommend this negi miso flavor!”

 

 

★( ´_ゝ`)Aoi’s recommendation  Mitarashi dango (みたらし団子)

 

 

Smash and knead sticky rice, make it round, boil it, grill it and put some sweet-sour sauce!

You’ll be addicted to this sticky, tender texture and a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness.

( ´_ゝ`) The reason why Aoi recommends this one is because it’s always good no matter where we buy such as supermarket or sightseeing spot. We can get this anywhere but they taste a little different deliciousness.

 

 

 

 

(゜∇ ゜) “Mitarashi dango~~~~!!!!! I love it too!!!!”

 

 

( ´_ゝ`) “That sticky texture... delicious sauce... it’s such an incredible snack. I was so impressed when I saw mitarashi dango in 7^th episode of anime, Charlotte.”

 

 

 

 

 

(゜∇ ゜) “They look so delicious... Those brown-ish brightness is so awesome!!!!”

 

( ´_ゝ`) “Like I said, we can easily buy mitarashi dango anywhere in Japan. And they’re all good. So maybe you can even try to make your original one. But you should taste the one you buy first!”

 

 

★(ﾉ*'ω'*)ﾉAyami’s recommendation  Kuki wakame (茎わかめ)

 

 

Flavored the core of wakame (seaweed) with vinegar or katsuo (bonito) soup stock.

The more you shew, the more flavors you will taste in your mouth. You’ll get addicted to this perfect texture.

(ﾉ*'ω'*)ﾉThe reason why Ayami recommends this is because we can eat this luxurious seafood so easily.

 

 

http://taspy.jp/16620

 

 

(゜∇ ゜) “Wow. You recommended such a minor snack...”

 

 

(ﾉ*'ω'*)ﾉ “It’s not minor!!! Kuki wakame is such a wonderful snack! Especially Kuki wakame with Ume shiso (plum and perilla / 梅しそ) flavor!!! This is the best snack that we can enjoy both sea food and the food of the mountains at the same time!!!”

 

 

http://www.anime-line.com/animes/51/stories/2412

 

 

(  'ω') “Food of the mountain...?”

 

 

(ﾉ*'ω'*)ﾉ “It can be snack but it can be dinner as well! Kuki wakame is wonderful! The texture is so good that we can keep chewing for a long time! These are sold with packages, so you can go get one some day!!”

 

 

http://kobesyoukai.jp/?pid=8078162

 

 

★(σ´∪｀σ) Risa’s recommendation  Umai bou （うまい棒）

 

 

This is a very traditional snack which has completely been featured in 1^st episode of anime, Daga Shikashi.

More details? Please check 1^st episode of Daga Shikashi!

(σ´∪｀σ) The reason why Risa recommends is because it’s delicious.

 

 

http://livedoor.4.blogimg.jp/anico_bin/imgs/d/6/d6945da8.jpg

 

 

(  'ω')「This is THE Japanese royal road snack.”

 

 

(σ´∪｀σ) “You’re right! Only 10 yen (≒10 cents)! Super cheap! It’s such a fascinating snack with a crunchy texture and thick flavors! We can never stop eating!”

 

 

 

 

 

(  'ω') “When I was little, my allowance was 100 yen (≒1 dollar) and I was able to buy 10 pieces with it... Such an incredible snack for me... It has dozens of flavors and I would enjoy the one with different flavors everyday...”

 

 

 

 

 

(゜∇ ゜) “We have an image of umai bou that collaborates with various anime, don’t we? They are actually shown in anime and the illustrations of the packages can be changed too!”

 

 

 

http://news.mikimedia.net/entry/2015/03/19/014038

 

 

http://purisoku.com/archives/5215773.html

 

 

http://jin115.com/tag/%E5%8C%96%E7%89%A9%E8%AA%9E

 

 

(  'ω') “... I feel nostalgic and hungry... Why don’t we go get some snacks and watch anime with them?”

 

 

(^q^) “Oh? What anime are we watching?”

 

 

(  'ω') “Uta no Princesama!”

 

(^q^)

 

 

★Saori Press Vol.112★

To anybody who likes Japan! We’ll share some photos of Japanese town with you!

A special article about OR members’ favorite places!

 

https://otakurepublic.com/blog/entry_287.html

 

 

(^q^) “I sit straight when I watch Uta no Princesama.”

 

 

http://gifmagazine.net/post_images/19207

 

 

(  'ω') “Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!”

 

 

(´Д｀；) “What kind of snack do you guys like? If you happen to find Japanese snacks, try it in appropriate time and place though! Alright then, we’ll see you all soooon!!!!”