Jun 24 (Japanese food craftsman) - This is the first restaurant in Japan to introduce a curry-like sauce with crushed ingredients: Tonkatsu curry Katsuya
The first owner worked for an overseas airline during the war. After he returned to Japan he opened a restaurant in 1968. At first the curry was not well accepted as it was unfamiliar to the Japanese.
Bear attacks are reaching unprecedented levels across Japan, with a record 12 fatalities so far this year as sightings continue daily from mountain towns to city centers, disrupting schools and local institutions.
Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward has installed barricades around the Hachiko statue in front of Shibuya Station as part of safety measures ahead of Halloween on October 31st.
The Liberal Democratic Party, Nippon Ishin no Kai, and Komeito have reached an agreement on the framework for Japan’s new free high school tuition program, which will begin in fiscal 2026. Under the plan, tuition support for private full-time high schools will be capped at 457,000 yen, while correspondence courses will have an upper limit of 337,000 yen.
Bear sightings have surged across Japan, and in Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa Village—home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go—local authorities held a nighttime drill on October 28th to prepare for possible emergencies.
The Japan Mobility Show opened on October 29th, marking the start of Japan’s premier automotive exhibition, where foreign manufacturers are stepping up their entry into the country’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market.
At Hotomeki Market Ichitaro in Iizuka, Fukuoka, the day starts long before sunrise. Five master craftsmen wield their knives with astonishing speed, processing hundreds of fish before most people wake up. Charcoal fires roar, salt dances through the air, and over 12,000 skewers of yakitori are sold in a single day. (Japanese Kitchen Tour)
Rocket development firm Future Space Transport Systems and travel agency Nippon Travel announced on October 28th their joint goal of commercializing space travel in the 2040s. As humanity prepares to venture further into space, one crucial consideration is food.
In this video, we visit Jonathan’s, one of Japan’s most popular family restaurant chains, and try their breakfast, lunch, and dinner — plus a little bit of bar time at night (TabiEats)
The first shipment of Beaujolais Nouveau, the new French wine whose sale will be officially released on November 20th, arrived at Kansai International Airport on the morning of October 22nd.
Authorities in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, have begun culling approximately 460,000 laying hens after a poultry farm in the region’s Iburi area confirmed infections of highly pathogenic avian influenza, marking the first confirmed outbreak of the season in Japan.
Join us on a street food tour through Kagoshima, one of Japan’s most underrated cities in the south of Kyushu. From local specialties to unique snacks you won’t find anywhere else, Kagoshima’s food scene is full of surprises. (TabiEats)
The Japanese self defense forces make cooking for 400 soldiers look easy even in the sweltering heat! We are so glad to show you another exclusive video highlighting the brave men and women of the JSDF! (Japanese Food Craftsman)
Planning a magical trip to Disney World often involves more than just choosing the perfect rides and attractions. One of the most important decisions you'll make is where to dine during your stay.
