The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced the end of the longest-ever Kuroshio meander, which lasted seven years and nine months. The shift in the current, blamed for poor catches of marine products, has finally subsided, but concerns remain over its aftereffects and the possibility of recurrence.
Foreign demand for Japan’s matcha has surged to unprecedented levels, pushing prices sharply higher and prompting talk of a ‘bubble’. Producers are reaping gains, but some in the industry warn that sustained price increases could accelerate a drift away from tea among Japanese consumers.
In this video, Shizuka is on the quest to hit up FIVE local spots (NO chains!) where each serves something different from udon to fluffy omurice. Everything has to be priced under Â¥1,500 or US$10 as proof of how good food in Tokyo can be cheap â if you know where to look. (Japan by Food)
It’s no surprise that Japan has the freshest seafood, but have you tried them all? In this video, Shizuka is on a mission to try Japan’s most exciting seafood dishes, from the most luxurious seafood bowl, the giant oyster, to the exceptional Edomae-style sushi omakase. (Japan by Food)
This time we visited Yakiniku Like — a yakiniku chain where you can enjoy a solo barbecue experience at very reasonable prices. What makes it even more amazing is that you can try Japanese wagyu beef at a surprisingly affordable cost. (TabiEats)
A dangerous fish known to occasionally attack people was spotted in the port of Kunigami Village, Okinawa, sparking warnings after video of the sighting spread widely on social media.
A daughter steps into her father’s shoes, carrying on the legacy of a traditional Japanese fish shop. (Japanese Kitchen Tour)
We hope you will enjoy this compilation of our three prison videos about Prison life at the strictest kitchen we have ever seen. These were all filmed last year with a lot of hard negotiations and difficulty to bring this content to Youtube. (Japanese Food Craftsman)