FOOD
Mugicha: A Short History of Japanese Barley Tea
It's been a staple since Japan's Heian era. Learn about the history of mugicha (Japanese barley tea) and why it remains so…
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Mr. Yakult: Shirota Minoru, the Microbiologist Behind Japan’s Favorite Health Drink
Learn how tragedy inspired Shirota Minoru, father of popular Japanese drink Yakult, to pursue a career in preventive medicine.
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Yakult 1000: Health Benefits of Japan’s Popular Drink?
A venerable Japanese company's latest product reputedly packs a punch. The down side? You'll have to find it first.
FOOD
Volunteer Efforts May Help Save Historic Yuki Sake Brewery
After a fire devastated Yuki Sake Brewery, a historic Japanese cultural landmark, volunteer efforts commence to aid its revival.
FEATURED
Coffee in Japan: A Short, Tasty History
Did you know canned coffee is a Japanese invention? Learn how coffee went from foreign luxury to everyday staple in Japan.
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The Best Japanese Food Tags on Instagram: A Hashtag Guide
You don't need to know Japanese to appreciate good food. Here are some of the hashtags that people use to post about…
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Looks Like Chicken: My First Time (Accidentally) Eating Horse in Japan
The first time I ate raw horse in Tokyo, it was all a big linguistic misunderstanding.
LAW & CRIME
Two Men Arrested for Hibiki Whiskey Fraud in Japan
Japan's Hibiki shortage is proving profitable for some scammers.