Japanese cheese
(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 […]
【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 […]
【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 […]
【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 | […]
【1/4】Japanese Natural Cheese, Tasted and Reviewed (Hard & Semi-Hard Cheeses)
As I mentioned in an earlier post, baking hearty, rustic bread is one of my hobbies, and ever since my trip to France, I've been on a mission to find Japanese cheeses that pair well with it. My personal benchmarks are Comté and Edam — cheeses I fell in love with abroad — so keep […]