Food

Roast Beef Ramen: Where to Enjoy This Luxurious Bowl in Tokyo

Are ramen and roast beef two great tastes that taste great together? Many in Japan think so. Here's why roast beef ramen has taken off in recent years and where you can enjoy it around Tokyo.

Will Eat-in Spaces in Japan’s Combini Disappear?

There's no eating in the convenience store! At least, not anymore. FamilyMart has announced it'll shutter around a third of its eat-in spaces. Could this kickstart a trend?

“Drinkable” Japanese Hamburg Sends 34 to Hospital

Japanese hamburg can be delicious if it's cooked correctly. Sadly, one restaurant's famous "drinkable hamburg" didn't meet that bar - and sent 34 people to the hospital.

Why Japan’s Combini Eat-In Rules are Confusing

Everyone loves Japan's combini. Foreign tourists are enjoying their eat-in spaces too. But are tourists unfairly taking the blame for not following the country's confusing eat-in rules?

Japan’s Ramen Shops Are Shutting Down Faster Than Ever

Ramen shops have been struggling for years. But the combination of low prices and inflation is pushing more stores over the edge than ever.

$650 Watermelon?! The History of Luxury Fruit in Japan

Would you pay $20 for a bunch of grapes? Or $650 for a watermelon? Many people in Japan do. Here's more on the history and purpose behind luxury fruit.

When Eating Kaiten Sushi, Don’t Make This Fatal Mistake

It's easy to breach etiquette when traveling. But even 1 in 10 Japanese people say they've made this error at revolving (kaiten) sushi restaurants.

Japan Might Be Fishless In 2050 As Catch Declines To Lowest

Japan is known for its seafood. But for how long? Experts warn that the island nation could find itself fishless in the next three decades.

Japan’s Most Popular Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants Among Foreign Residents

It may be under fire in Japan but conveyor belt sushi is still a popular way to grab a quick bite without breaking the bank. Here are the ones that foreign residents ranked as their favorites in a recent survey.

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