Matcha Fair is now underway at Ikea Japan with brand-new green tea sweets for the winter holiday season.
Foodies today might be the dishes in a very different light than they did a generation ago as sushi now sits in the number-three rank.
With a diplomatic spat prompting a warning from the Chinese government, we go to see if it’s had any effect on Tokyo’s most popular historical neighborhood.
Take a bite out of one of these popular places where you can see the behind-the-scenes manufacturing process of some of your favorite foods in Japan.
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Proponents say they want to use extra money to improve quality of life for foreign residents, strengthen programs to find and deport illegal residents.
Spirited Away’s No Face also gets into the Japanese New Year’s spirit with a special kadomatsu.
If you’re worried about additives in convenience store food, this rice ball set is for you.
You know, you really have been working hard, so why not treat yourself to a dip in a bath full of negi?
Sweet or savory? With a whole 25 toppings to choose from, after school is getting a lot more delicious.
With chairlifts, an illuminated slide, and a dazzling Tamagotchi display, Illumillion is a must-visit spot in Japan this winter.
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