MITO, Ibaraki Prefecture--Chinese spy balloons are not the first mysterious, alien vessels Japan has encountered ... 22, 1803, during the late Edo Period (1603-1867). When locals looked at the ...

Moreover, the leftover core after shaving the White Oboro Konbu is called “shiroita konbu,” often used in sushi dishes like battera and oshizushi. Hokkaido is renowned for its kelp, traditionally ...

During the Edo Period (1603-1868), sumo shifted from a way for samurai to train for battle to a competition between elite ...

The most famous attraction is Takachiho Gorge – a deep chasm carved out by several explosions from the nearby Mount Aso, ...

The novel coronavirus pandemic has halted some long-established dining practices, raising concerns that Japanese food culture ... businesses since the Edo Period (1603-1867) can go out of business.” ...

From Asura to Midnight Diner, these are the best Japanese series across genres you can add to your Netflix watchlist.

Yamagata–based travel specialist The Hidden Japan has launched a new collection of multi-day tours showcasing local crafts ...

Curious about the differences between omakase and kaiseki? We interviewed a few culinary experts to learn more about these ...

Extra crunchy katsu (choose your meat of pork, pork with fat, chicken, prawn, and dory) served in a bed of the silkiest tamagoyaki omelette, Japanese rice, and rich donburi sauce. Their new and ...

Fusako Goto was a toddler in Fukuoka, Japan, when she started using chopsticks to eat. At age 65, she now teaches elementary school students in Litchfield how to use the Japanese eating utensils.

Fans of top-notch sushi and Japanese cuisine have a new spot to check out, if you can get a reservation. Omakase Sushi & Grill has opened at 3900 Fountain blue Lane #110 in Fountains of Palomar ...