Such a case happened on 3 November in the village of Shimokitayama in Nara Prefecture. A man in his 70s was out gathering wild mushrooms and found some that resembled either shiitake or oyster ...

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.

Last month, Studio Ghibli specialty retail chain Donguri Kyowakoku announced the grand reveal of its “ Komorebi Series “, a collection of plush toys that plays upon the charming word “ komorebi “, or ...

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.

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.

Stories in factory tour tag.

Proponents say they want to use extra money to improve quality of life for foreign residents, strengthen programs to find and deport illegal residents.

On 24 May at about 11:50 a.m., the suspect entered a convenience store in Chiba City and placed a plastic bottle of tea into their refrigerated drink section among the other teas. However, rather than ...

Traditionally, Japanese homes are decorated with something called kagami mochi at New Year’s. A stack of two thick mochi rice cake discs, usually with a mikan (mandarin orange on top, the kagami mochi ...

Simply add a cup of miso soup to the rice balls, and you have yourself a delicious, healthy meal that’ll quickly reset your stomach. If you feel like you want to add a little more flavour, a side of ...

Uzumasa Kyoto Village’s grand post-renovation opening will take place on March 28, 2026, with additional renovated areas slated to start welcoming guests in the springs of 2027 and 2028.