Japanese ice cream, as the name suggests, originated in Japan a long time back. Over the years, it has become popular not only in South East Asia but the rest of the world as well. Its main characteristics are that it is extremely rich and creamy and the vanilla flavor is not too strong. Different Japanese ice cream recipes promote different ways as to how to make Japanese ice cream. However, the basic ingredients used and the process followed is very similar. All that needs to be done is to mix vanilla beans, sugar, salt and milk and boil till a thick consistency is obtained. Then the pods need to be removed and eggs added. The Japanese ice cream is ready once chilled. The best part is that Japanese ice cream recipes are very easy to follow and the entire process does not take too much time and effort.