From the fermentation revival and natural sake movement to premium onigiri culture and plant-based washoku: a complete guide ...

SANTA MONICA, California--A Japanese restaurant here offers a lineup of dishes that makes diners feel as if they were in Japan, including sake, simmered pork belly and “soba” noodles. One of the ...

Containing just two simple recipes among its pages, it’s hard to call “A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food” a cookbook in the traditional sense of the word. One recipe is for Japan’s favorite comfort ...

Okonomiyaki, the ultimate “soul food” of western Japan, is taking off overseas, and perhaps one day will rival sushi and ramen in the foreign popularity stakes. That, at least, is the hope of one ...

For the Japanese, eating food is not just about feeding their body but also about a spiritual experience of nourishing the ...

TOKYO -- Reflecting the growing popularity of Japanese food worldwide, the Oxford English Dictionary in its March revision added 23 Japanese food and culture-related words.

Dining in Japan is about much more than just food; it incorporates a strong sense of being present, gratitude, and a ...

Japanese tea exports hit a record high, but the driving force was Matcha for latte drinks, missing the deeper traditions of ...

“There’s just so much cooking going on in the Japanese home that could be part of people’s lives, and what they’re looking for — the health benefits, the clean taste,” said famed New York French ...

Japan consistently ranks among the top nations for life expectancy, with an average lifespan of roughly 84–85 years. Wonder why? Well, because they have a balanced approach to food and health. They ...

The connection between food banks and municipal governments run deep. Fujita Makoto, who is director of Food Bank Kanagawa in Yokohama’s Kanazawa Ward, says his organization relies on information from ...

OSAKA -- After gaining a foothold in the U.S., Japanese arcade operator Round One is venturing into the restaurant industry with high-end food halls showcasing cuisine from its home country.