Apr 20 (Paolo fromTOKYO) - These are amazing Japanese Food Inventions that are truly from the future.
I am always surprised how efficient Japan is and the technology that they come up with to help make food preparation easier, faster and more convenient. Some of these Japan foods are so efficient that what used to take multiple steps to prepare, can be done in one easy step. Let me know which food item was your favorite.
Methane gas was detected at levels exceeding safety standards in the western area of the Osaka-Kansai Expo site around 4 p.m. on April 6th, raising concerns due to the potential risk of explosion. Ventilation measures have since been implemented, bringing gas concentrations back below the threshold.
Bear activity is increasing in Hokkaido as spring temperatures rise, with sightings in 2025 already surpassing last year's total at over 100 cases.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route, linking Toyama and Nagano prefectures, will reopen on April 15th with the new Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus set to begin service between Murodo and Daikanbo along a 3.7-kilometer stretch.
Adult food allergies are on the rise in Japan, with increasing numbers of people reporting symptoms after eating foods they once tolerated without issue. Recent findings reveal an unexpected cause behind many of these cases: hay fever.
Nintendo has announced that its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, will be released on June 5th, featuring a larger screen, 4K TV output, a built-in game chat function, and new controller capabilities.
We take a day trip from Tokyo to Yamanashi Prefecture by rental car to explore the base of Mt. Fuji — visiting the towns of Fujiyoshida and Lake Yamanaka. Along the way, we enjoy delicious local food and breathtaking Fuji views, all at our own pace. (TabiEats)
Have you ever heard of Karukan, a traditional Japanese sweet from Kagoshima in Kyushu? We recently visited Kagoshima and instantly fell in love with this delicate local treat. Made with just a few simple ingredients—yam, rice flour, sugar, and water—Karukan is soft, moist, and has a subtle yam flavor that's truly unique. (TabiEats)
Pressed olives getting fed to Wagyu cows in Kagawa prefecture, a diet that enjoy only a few cows in Japan, resulting ultimately in a steak that offers - with a bit of fantasy - a very subtle and underlying flavor of juicy olives. (Aden Films)
Ramen, Japan, black ramen, broth, dashi, tonkotsu, miso, chashu, instant noodles... mmm, who's hungry? We love this food, and in this week's Great Big Story, we explore how ramen became a global phenomenon. (Great Big Story)
Join Shizuka expert guide Kaku-san for a unique tour combining tea and mixology. This in-depth tour explores some of the best tea-based food and drink (known as “chawari”) spots in Gakugeidaigaku and increasingly trendy chawari culture in Japan.
Japan’s beloved seafood is now in crisis. Compared to five years ago, catches of Pacific saury have dropped by 80%, Japanese flying squid by 55.5%, mackerel by 50%, and yellowtail by 13%.
Kura Sushi has unveiled its longest-ever conveyor belt, measuring approximately 135 meters, at its newly opened location inside the Expo venue.
Literally, 14 days out from Delivery! She runs the operation at the izakaya while her husband cooks, she has so much passion for her family restaurant! Is it a boy or a girl?! (Japanese Food Craftsman)
