Oct 27 (TabiEats) - Ready to explore Kyoto like a local? In this video, we’re sharing 15 must-eat foods you absolutely can’t miss when visiting this beautiful city! From iconic dishes like Mitarashi Dango and Yatsuhashi to lesser-known local specialties, these are our personal favorites that will take your Kyoto food adventure to the next level.
Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi has been appointed commander of the International Space Station (ISS), becoming the third Japanese to assume the role.
Transportation of a 150-meter railway rail—the longest in the world—manufactured at a steelworks in Kitakyushu City, began on April 18th. The rail will be delivered to Hokkaido over the course of about four days for use in the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project.
The Japan Society for the Study of Obesity has issued a warning about the health risks of excessive thinness and poor nutrition among women, positioning what it calls 'women's underweight and malnutrition syndrome' as a newly recognized health condition.
Once a familiar and comforting presence on urban streets, Japan's cherished ramen stalls are quietly fading away as stricter regulations, an aging workforce, and evolving consumer preferences make their survival increasingly difficult.
A bear attacking a live deer outside a hotel in Kamikawa, Hokkaido, has shocked onlookers and prompted heightened alert from local authorities.
This is behind the counter at Taruya, a Japanese father and daughter run Traditional style Teppan Okonomiyaki izakaya aka drinking restaurant, that’s been around for almost 100 years. (Paolo fromTOKYO)
We visited ZETTERIA, a Japanese fast-food chain known for its “Zeppin” (絶品 = ultimate) burgers — and tried seven of them to find out if they truly live up to the hype. (TabiEats)
For many visitors, Japan’s convenience stores—affectionately known as konbini—are a wonderland of unfamiliar snacks, perfectly packed bento boxes, and an air of almost surreal cleanliness. But while travelers often marvel at the variety and efficiency, the konbini holds a much deeper significance for locals.
Sales of Miyazaki Prefecture’s signature fully ripe mangoes, branded as "Taiyo no Tamago" or "Egg of the Sun," officially began on April 17th, with auctions taking place in Fukuoka City.
Once a familiar and comforting presence on urban streets, Japan's cherished ramen stalls are quietly fading away as stricter regulations, an aging workforce, and evolving consumer preferences make their survival increasingly difficult.
Today, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the farm-to-table journey of premium wagyu beef in Hyogo and Osaka in the Kansai Region, the heartland of Japan’s wagyu and Yakiniku culture. (Japan by Food)
A visit to Teppanyaki Tokiwa in Kyoto to have Omi Wagyu Steak, Lobster and some side dishes. (Aden Films)
Snack culture is HUGE in Japan. From nostalgic childhood favorites like Koala no March and Pocky, to limited‑edition seasonal flavors and timeless old‑school classics like Dagashi. (Japan by Food)
