Japanese Soba Maker Aims for Guinness Record Next Month
A company in Fukui Prefecture wants to set the first-ever Guinness World Record for soba eating. Here’s how your hungry self can help.
A company in Fukui Prefecture wants to set the first-ever Guinness World Record for soba eating. Here’s how your hungry self can help.
Japanese food etiquette has a series of dos and don’ts. But one etiquette expert says even most Japanese people get these things wrong. Learn how to level-up your food manners game in Japan.
Japan’s facing a minor crime wave of people pouring more combini coffee than they bought. And combinis are responding – with arrests.
One Japanese snack maker took an interesting twist on April Fools this year: advertising a “joke” that turned up on store shelves the next day.
It’s the tastiest fish that might kill you. But one elementary school kid in Japan has mastered preparing it so well that he’s now certified.
Tokyo’s culinary scene is a magnet for tourists, but some eateries have truly captivated the hearts — and stomachs — of inbound travelers. One company broke down the numbers to find out what’s most popular among visitors in Shinjuku.
A lot of Japanese food is very healthy. And then there’s kushikatsu. Learn where to enjoy this fried treat on a stick on your next visit.
As Japan debates the rising cost of ramen, one Tokyo restaurant unabashedly charges more than double the average cost. Is it worth the price? Our reviewer decided to find out.
Japanese authorities are stepping up road safety warnings. The reason? People sleeping on the streets after drinking.
Subscribe to our free newsletter for a weekly digest of our best work across platforms (Web, Twitter, YouTube). Your support helps us spread the word about the Japan you don’t learn about in anime.
Want a preview? Read our archives
You’ll get one to two emails from us weekly. For more details, see our privacy policy