Craig LaBan joins Royal Sushi & Izakaya chefs Jesse and Matt Ito in Japan for an especially personal father-son trip. Plus, ...

It is the start of another new year, with the tune of 2026 ringing in celebration at the completion of a three-year remodel ...

Raphael Gomes takes a rice bento box art class in Japan, learning to create cute and detailed food designs.

You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events (including everything from Summerfest to the Milwaukee Film Festival), access ...

The little things make a difference — and under new ownership and management, this restaurant has raised the bar in both ...

What if you decided to eat only at Japanese train stations while traveling across Japan? From beautifully packed bento boxes and fresh sushi to steaming ramen and irresistible street snacks, Japanese ...

Total ticket sales revenue jumped 32 percent to a record 274.45 billion yen ($1.79 billion) as local megahits drove the world’s third-largest film market past its prior pre-pandemic peak. By Patrick ...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle broke records at the box office last year. It emerged as the all-time highest-grossing anime movie at the worldwide box office. In Japan, it is still earning decent ...

The Honda N-Box microvan was Japan’s top-selling passenger car by brand in 2025, the fourth consecutive year it has earned the honor, according to an announcement by the Japan Automobile Dealers ...

A customer points out nigiri to add to their order at Buri Buri in Burlingame. Photo by Seeger Gray. The Bay Area has been a haven for Japanese food for more than a century. One of the oldest Japanese ...

Finsbury Food Group, a leading UK speciality bakery manufacturer, is shaking up the celebration cake aisle with the launch of its own-brand, Little Big Cake. It’s the UK’s first cake-only bento box to ...

In Japan, food education, called “shokuiku,” goes far beyond simply feeding students. It’s actually a comprehensive system that weaves together nutrition, cultural values, and lifelong eating habits.