Desperate times call for desperate measures. In Japan’s case, that means using prisoners as scallop-shuckers. Learn how China’s rejection of Japanese seafood is driving the country down a questionable path.
Wanna rest a bit and grab a coffee or snack while seeing the Tokyo sites? Here are some of our favorite spots in the city.
Luxury Japanese fruit sells for a pretty penny. That’s motivating organized crime rings to turn to fruit theft as a new source of income.
Gamers: would you eat noodles with caffeine and niacin if it meant the difference between victory and defeat? Nissin is betting you will.
Nagashi-somen is a fun way to enjoy noodles in Japan. But the event nearly turned deadly for hundreds of people recently.
A number of Japanese dishes involve eating raw eggs. Is that safe? Experts tell us why you’re unlikely to contract salmonella in Japan.
One of Tokyo’s most famous cafes, Coffee Seibu, has closed its flagship location in Shinjuku. The good news? It’ll be back soon. The bad news? It may be harder than ever to get a seat.
It’s Tsukimi season again in Japan – which means it’s time for McDonald’s and others to roll out their limited time Tsukimi menus! Which of these are you most looking forward to?
Need a quick snack in Japan while also working on your muscle tone? Here are the best protein bars you can find at most convenience stores.
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