Food

Kushikatsu: The Best Deep-Fried Skewers in Tokyo

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.

Ramen Break Beats: Is Tokyo’s 2000 Yen Ramen Worth It?

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.

Japan Struggles with Soaring Incidence of Intoxicated Roadside Sleepers

Japanese authorities are stepping up road safety warnings. The reason? People sleeping on the streets after drinking.

Why High-Alcohol Chuhai Drinks are Disappearing in Japan

Maybe they're not so Strong: once-popular high-alcohol chuhai drinks are disappearing in Japan due to a mounting health backlash.

In South Korea, Japanese Restaurants Break Law with Japanese Signs

Japanese food is trending in South Korea - and many restaurant owners are technically breaking the law to make the experience authentic.

Japan Debates: What’s the Best Raw Egg on Rice Recipe?

Do you stir before putting the egg on - or after? And IS there one right way to eat tamago kake gohan, Japan's famous raw egg on rice dish?

Baumkuchen: The German Dessert’s Long Japanese History

Read the intriguing history of how baumkuchen, the tree trunk-shaped German cake, grew in popularity in Japan.

New Japan Food Terrorism: Domino’s Prank Leads to Store Shutdown

Domino's Japan is making headlines, and it's not for cheap eats: A new food terrorism assault led the chain to close one store - for good.

Takoyaki: The History of Japan’s Popular Street Food

It's now so popular you'd think it was ancient - but in truth, takoyaki isn't even a century old. Learn more about the popular street food.

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