Sour Patch Kids contain tartaric and citric acids, which are chock full of protons that our tongues register as sour.

McDonald’s Japan has scrapped its Pokémon-themed Happy Meals after a frenzy of adult collectors and resellers turned a family ...

Living in Japan taught me that wisdom doesn’t always come from grand lessons. Sometimes it comes from tiny, quiet habits that ...

Writer Adam H. Graham tries out a new coastal trail that is helping reinvigorate the communities devastated by the 2011 Great ...

Many Japanese women grow up with rice as the anchor of breakfast—steamed, clean, and dependable—paired with eggs, greens, or ...

A villager on the country’s northeastern coast repurposed rubble from the 2011 natural disaster to create Shiome, a community ...

Until the late twentieth century, Japanese sushi chefs rarely served salmon raw. Counters favoured tuna, mackerel and sea ...

Central Hokkaido deserves a spot on your Japan itinerary—here's where to stay, what to do, and where to eat while you're there.

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As the Chuseok holiday came to an end, holiday waste piled up in many places once again this year. According to government ...

Among premium Japanese strawberries, Awayuki (淡雪) stands out for its delicate pink-white color and luxurious sweetness. Known as the “Queen of White Strawberries,” this rare fruit is grown in limited ...

Keita Omi has been living in Ahmedabad since 2019, teaching at a private university. Until about a year ago, he used to cook at home, typically making dishes such as chicken, fish or pork. Now, his ...