Aug 18 (Adam Witt) - Some of the best food on earth is sold on the street and Japan is a country that knows this well. Food stalls called yatai (屋台) line the streets during Japan’s many street festivals and sell some of the most famous street food in the world. Today we’re going to do our best to channel that festive energy to make said famous foods at the crib.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has unveiled a new passport design set to be issued from March next year. The new system will allow online applications not only for renewals but also for new passport requests. Submitting an original family register certificate will no longer be required for online applications.
The next generation of solar cells, known as perovskite solar panels, are ultra-thin, lightweight, and bendable. The Japanese government has set a goal of achieving the equivalent of the energy output from 20 nuclear reactors with perovskite solar cells by 2040. With their use set to expand in various locations next year, 2024 is being called "the dawn of domestic perovskite."
The number of teachers taking mental health leave reached a record high of 7,119 in the 2023 fiscal year at public schools across Japan.
Japan's Ministry of Justice has released this year’s crime white paper, revealing that the number of recognized penal code offenses increased for the second consecutive year.
The operating company of 'Kinryu Ramen' in the bustling district of Minami, Osaka, announced on Thursday that the iconic giant dragon sign was being removed as part of the process to rebuild the aging store.
In this video we're taking on the most shockingly bizarre foods we can find here in Tokyo, where you can find foods like raw horse, raw shark, heart and even alien looking snake fish called warasubo. (More Best Ever Food Review Show)
Join us for a magical day at Universal Studios Japan as we dive into the festive holiday-themed food offerings! From cheese fondue hot dos to minion Christmas bun, we try them all. (TabiEats)
Soft, jiggly dashi-maki tamago—rolled omelet seasoned with dashi stock—is rapidly gaining popularity among foreign visitors to Japan, with some specialty shops seeing wait times of up to an hour.
Join Shizuka at one of byFood’s best-selling food experiences, Chef Yoshi Shishido’s ramen-making class in Tokyo! This experienced chef and former ramen restaurant owner shares all his secrets for a perfect bowl, from making noodles from scratch to preparing the toppings and the broth like a pro. (Japan by Food)
I'm going to explore the food options at Narita Airport Terminal 2 and 1 before security. What would you like to eat before leaving Japan? (Solo Travel Japan / Food Tour)
After moving to the UK 25 years ago, Masaki Sugisaki made it his mission to educate and inspire the British audience about Japanese cuisine. He now runs Dinings SW3 in Knightsbridge, after previous experience at the renowned restaurant Nobu. (The Staff Canteen)
Rare vegetables are not something one encounters every day. To learn more about one such rarity, we visited a farm in Edogawa Ward producing "Shintori Greens," a vegetable that almost never reaches the general market.
No trip to Japan is complete without a visit to a local izakaya. There, you'll find office workers gathering to refresh after a long workday with a cold glass of beer, groups of friends cheering to celebrate a special event, and travelers looking to make friends. (Japan by Food)
