Apr 14 (Japan by Food) - 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.
The options and creativity continue to amaze people in Japan AND across the globe. So, today, Shizuka shares some of Japan's, as well as her own, beloved treats and snack categories!
On the fourth day of the Osaka-Kansai Expo on April 16th, under clear skies, large crowds gathered once again as the long-delayed Brazil Pavilion finally opened after a minor fire scare and construction delays.
A bear attacking a live deer outside a hotel in Kamikawa, Hokkaido, has shocked onlookers and prompted heightened alert from local authorities.
Strong winds battered wide areas of Japan on April 15th, disrupting air travel, toppling trees in central Tokyo, and fueling a fire that burned down homes in Toyama.
The torch to be used in the relay for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics has been unveiled for the first time at the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue.
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has released its latest population estimate, showing that Japan's total population, including foreign residents, stood at 123,802,000 as of October 1st last year, a decrease of 550,000 from the previous year. This marks the 14th consecutive year of population decline.
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)
Join us as we take you on an unforgettable day trip from Tokyo to Enoshima, a beautiful island just an hour away by train! In this video, we explore the diverse and mouthwatering variety of street food that this charming destination has to offer. (TabiEats)
I'm spending about 48 hours in Sapporo to eat delicious food. Part 2 is local food adventure. (Solo Travel Japan / Food Tour)
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)
