Food

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.

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.

Are You Eating These Japanese Foods Wrong?

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.

In Japan, Overpouring Combini Coffee Could Mean Prison, Job Loss

Japan's facing a minor crime wave of people pouring more combini coffee than they bought. And combinis are responding - with arrests.

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