Food

Hundreds of years before Red Bull, the samurai of the house of Date were drinking a powdered concoction said to replenish a warrior's energy.
Why are Japanese kitchen knives so popular? Learn the history behind the blades - and how to buy one that's right for your kitchen.
You probably know wasabi as the spicy, sinus-clearing green paste that goes on sushi. But would you ever pair it with chocolate?
Can you adhere to a vegan lifestyle while traveling in Japan? Survey says... YES! Here's all you need to know about veganism in Japan.
How Japanese sake went from being a sacred drink reserved for the gods to a versatile beverage enjoyed for its own sake - and, recently, in yummy cocktails.
A new research study brings new health concerns around eating ramen. But that doesn't mean you need to swear off the stuff.
Conveyor belt sushi has long been a huge hit - not just in Japan, but around the world. So why are more stores moving away from it?
Japanese food is so much more than sushi and ramen. Learn about some of the different types of restaurants you can find when you visit.
Japan is considered synonymous with rice. So why has consumption decreased steadily for decades?

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