Nov 28 (Japan by Food) - What makes high-end tempura different from the more affordable options you can find at convenience stores and supermarkets in Japan? Hear it from Chef Shimura, a tempura master who has been perfecting the art of golden tempura fritters for over two decades.
Japan's prison system is undergoing a major shift as it prepares to introduce "confinement punishment," moving away from traditional penal servitude that emphasized punishment toward a new focus on rehabilitation.
A passenger car was captured speeding across the frame from left to right by a security camera just moments before a fatal crash in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, that claimed the lives of four vocational school students.
Organic fluorine compounds known as PFAS—suspected to be harmful to human health—have been detected at concentrations exceeding the national provisional target in rivers and groundwater at 242 sites across 22 prefectures, according to a government survey.
The Japanese government will begin issuing blue tickets for bicycle traffic violations in April 2026, with fines including 5,000 yen for ignoring stop signs and up to 12,000 yen for riding while using a smartphone.
A 26-year-old woman was arrested in the early hours of April 24th in Kasuya Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. While admitting to the offense, she claimed, "I ate chocolate that contained alcohol."
Soybeans steamed to a tender finish in a pressure cooker — this is the foundation of 'Izu Natto,' made from locally grown soybeans and the water of Izu.
We visited three different food truck spots and tasted a variety of mouthwatering dishes. (TabiEats)
Sushi is a Japanese cultural staple that's become famous ALL over the globe. But, when you finally arrive in Japan, where can you get the best and most fresh sushi? (Japan by Food)
We visit a hidden gem in Osaka that specializes in Yakiniku featuring the exquisite Omi Beef, recognized as one of Japan’s top three Wagyu varieties. (TabiEats)
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.
