People in Japan have a reputation for their health and longevity. But 83yo Nanri Hiroshi takes it to the next level. Here’s his advice for living a long, active life.
Koedo Kawagoe’s Edo-era charm is attracting more tourists than ever better – but the city is at a loss to explain its sudden popularity. Learn why the influx of visitors has officials stumped.
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.
Did someone just call you an “octopus”? How “tako” became both a fish and an insult in Japanese (spoiler alert: it involves samurai).
A set of stinky muffins that smelled like a classic (and stinky) Japanese food caused an online stir – and even elicited death threats.
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.
June 29th is “Tsukudani Day,” a minor holiday for the fish-and-seaweed dish. It’s also the food that saved shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu’s life.
In the wake of a wave of “sushi terrorism” earlier this year, conveyor belt chain Sushiro is suing a high school-age kid for over half a million dollars USD. Read more about the lawsuit – and what people in Japan are saying about it.
Who brought all these frogs? As the little green creatures proliferate in Japan, they’re suddenly showing up in salads and udon.
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