Asian Food: Fun and Trivia
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Our Favorite YouTube Haul Videos
If you've never order from us before, we'd like to show you how others have received Asian Food Grocer and our packages. They call it unboxing videos, or "haul" videos. We are flattered that you are excited enough about your packages to record your reactions. We love hearing your reactions upon opening your packages. Continue Reading -
The Many Joys of Japanese Erasers
Japanese erasers are some of the most fun and creative stationery items ever devised. Iwako's commitment to making lifelike eraser representation delights students and collectors around the world. Continue Reading -
Snacking in Anime
Japanese Anime has a wide-reaching influence, garnering fans for the artform in countries around the world. Through the impact of anime and video-games, Japanese culture has effectively been exported to countries around the world. One result of such cultural export is the growing popularity of Japanese snacks. We at Asian Food Grocer wholeheartedly welcome the wider exposure given to Japanese snacks. Many of our snack products have been depicted in anime and other media. Which one have you seen in animated form? Continue Reading -
Bringing Paper to Life: The Magic of Origami
Origami is the art of turning ordinary paper into 3-dimensional artwork. Some sculpture forms are simple and easy to make, others are extremely difficult creations, and are working pieces of art that move and react to a person's kinetic energy. The rules are you can't cut your paper or use glue, and a lot of the purists say you can't even use tools. Continue Reading -
A Gingerly Blog
That's right boys and girls, ginger is not only good for you, but it is the original medicine, used by everyone from ancient Romans, to the Chinese and Indians thousands of years ago. Even Marco Polo was fond of the stuff... Continue Reading -
Bloggin 'bout Bento
We here at AsianFoodGrocer.com want to let you know that you are behind the times! In Japan, Bento Boxes are a staple in lunchtime dining. Continue Reading -
Lamune or Ramune Soda?
Summer is just around the corner and Asian Food Grocer has just what you need to quench your thirst, Japanese Ramune Soda! These incredibly iconic marble topped sodas are very popular in Japan during the warm summer months. Continue Reading -
7 Japanese Snacks that Taste Better Than They Sound
What's in a name? When it comes to food, everything. Think about it: If snails were called snails on the menu, not escargot, no one would touch them. Presenting 7 Japanese foods that taste better than they sound. Continue Reading -
Top Ten Most Bizarre Asian Foods: 10 Dishes you Have to See to Believe
A top ten list of some of the most bizarre foods from Asia. Continue Reading -
Back to Black Black: A Nostalgic Buzz
If you're like the rest of us, it's been a while since your investments were in the black. Those red earnings figures plaguing your monthly accounts may even be worsening those somnolent afternoons. Packed full of caffeine and other stimulating Chinese extracts, Lotte Black Black gum could be just the solution to such a problem. Continue Reading
