Apr 19 (TabiEats) - 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.
Apr 19 (TabiEats) - 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.
Four years ago, a Sri Lankan woman named Wishma died after repeatedly complaining of illness while detained at a Nagoya immigration facility. The government has admitted to possessing 295 hours of video footage documenting her condition leading up to her death—but has only disclosed five hours of it to the bereaved family.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to waive basic water charges for all ordinary households in the city this summer, covering approximately 8 million households.
Following a wave of disturbing cases in which women were emotionally manipulated into debt and coerced into prostitution through exploitative tactics used by hosts, the revised Entertainment Business Act aimed at cracking down on abusive host club practices passed Japan's Lower House on Tuesday.
A 15-year-old junior high school student arrested for fatally stabbing an 84-year-old woman on a street in Chiba City was found to have purchased 'monkshood' seeds of the highly toxic plant aconite before the incident, according to police.
A 70-year-old man fell from a high-rise apartment building in Osaka and struck a cyclist on the sidewalk below, resulting in the deaths of both men.
Planning your Tokyo trip? Don’t miss these 5 incredible restaurants—from iconic sushi to Michelin-rated ramen—and the best part? You can reserve them all online through byFood, with no Japanese needed. (Japan by Food)
A soba noodle eating contest featuring the famed "Izushi sara soba" was held in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, drawing 278 participants who competed to see how many small plates of soba they could consume within a set time.
In Paris, a new Japanese twist on a French classic is attracting widespread attention. A dessert combining matcha, crème brûlée, and crepes has become a viral hit, largely fueled by social media buzz.
Japan’s growing donut market has entered a new phase with the opening of popular American chain Randy’s Donuts’ first store in Daikanyama, Shibuya, marking its debut with handmade offerings and an iconic oversized donut monument as the 'donut Sengoku era' intensifies.
The Michelin Guide Nara 2025, which features carefully selected restaurants across Nara Prefecture, was officially announced today.
The season’s first bluefin tuna catch landed in Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture, on Wednesday morning, marking the earliest start to the summer fishing season since records began in 1982.
Nara is emerging as one of Japan’s most competitive curry destinations, fueled by a culinary revival that links the city’s present-day food scene with its 1,300-year-old history of spice culture.
This week, Shizuka takes a trip down memory lane as she reacts to past videos from her travels in Kyoto — one of Japan’s most iconic and culturally rich destinations. (Japan by Food)