Adventure of Flavors
I love trying out new foods not just from my country but also from different parts of the world.
My passion for anime and manga has inspired me to become a Japanese food fanatic. I was able to try some of it because of globalization, despite the fact that some food and beverage products were made in the Philippines. Well, I know that some of the flavors I get from the food I tried may be a poor imitation of the authentic, but I was still excited to try it. Takoyaki, Sushi, Mochi, and Ramen are the most familiar foods to me, and I usually order them at restaurants that serve them, such as Tokyo-Tokyo. But my curiosity doesn't stop there; it takes over and I've been purchasing products like these online.
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It's the candy featured in Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies; this one cost me nearly 200 pesos; I know it's expensive for just candy, but the satisfaction of having it was unforgettable for me. It was a fruit-flavored candy that was no different from the candy we have here in the Philippines; what makes it so valuable to me is that it feels like I am already experiencing the excitement of a little Setsuko for having that candy in the movie.
I also purchase natto, which is currently on-trend for those people on Tiktok. According to Michael Shimizu, a half-Filipino, half-Japanese Tiktok influencer who I followed, this soy fermented bean is healthy and although it may taste a bit bitter to those who are used to eating it, they claim to love it, those who are not used to it would undoubtedly find it unpleasant. It comes in a set of three and cost me about 100 pesos. Despite Shimizu senpai's admonition, I still buy it and I'm eager to give it a try. I merrily tried it with rice as soon as I got my package, and to be completely honest, I totally regret it. It doesn't taste good, has a slimy texture, is bitter, and leaves a strong aftertaste in your mouth. Senpai was correct. Even though I don't particularly enjoy the taste, I must force myself to finish the remaining natto because throwing it away would be a waste. Even after trying to flavor it with soy sauce, I still wasn't pleased with the way it tasted but thankfully I was able to finish all those three natto.
It's quite a hassle if you've ever purchased food you didn't like, but I'm still pleased to try it even if others don't like the taste. Trying new foods was like riding a roller coaster road, it's a risk to take but I'm willing to take that risk just to be able to explore different foods and beverages from different places. I don't currently have a budget, so I don't buy the products I want first. Instead, I'll prioritize saving for the time being, though I'm eager to try new foods soon.
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