food

TRAVEL

Tourists Love Koedo Kawagoe – and The City Doesn’t Know Why

Koedo Kawagoe's Edo-era charm is attracting more tourists than ever better - but the city is at a loss to explain its…

FOOD

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.

FOOD

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…

FOOD

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…

FOOD

New Law Threatens Homemade Japanese Pickles (Tsukemono)

Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) are a traditional dietary staple. But could a new law drive drive small mom-and-pop makers out of business?

FOOD

Which Of Japan’s Prefectures Are Proudest Of Their Food?

A new survey reveals which prefectures in Japan take the most pride in their local cuisine. Find out which one landed the…

FOOD

Squeeze Into “Japan’s Narrowest Soba Shop” in Nagano

A recent social media post spotlights a soba shop in Nagano that's been running for years. You might just barely squeeze in,…

NEWS

Ghost Train: Check Out Tokyo’s Five Least-Used Subway Stations

Tokyo's subways transport millions of people every day. But there are a few stations that almost no one is using. Here's what…