Japan byFood and Shizuka set out to discover Anthony Bourdain’s favorite food spots in Tokyo! How have these spots aged, and do they still carry the same spirit that made them special? (Japan by Food)
Japan by Food and Shizuka are back with Part 2 of their journey through Shizuoka Prefecture — one of the best day-trip destinations from Tokyo, known for its vibrant gastronomy scene filled with traditional dishes and unique regional specialties! (Japan by Food)
We visited 4 Japanese High Schools this year and put them together in this compilation video to showcase how well some of these student lunches in Japan are made! (Japanese Food Craftsman)
Kuramae is located just south of Asakusa, about a 10–15 minute walk from the Kaminarimon Gate. Set along the Sumida River, this area has a calm and relaxed atmosphere that feels very different from bustling Asakusa, with plenty of cafés, restaurants, and craft shops scattered throughout the neighborhood. (TabiEats)
Farmed oysters in parts of the Seto Inland Sea have suffered mass mortality, with losses reaching as high as 90 percent in Hiroshima Prefecture and other affected areas, prompting the government to finalize a support package in the coming days.
Skyrocketing rice prices are prompting many households to change their breakfast routines, with bread increasingly taking the place of rice as consumers look for more affordable options.
A family-run ramen shop in Yokohama has become a national destination for fans of the Yoshimuraya lineage, drawing visitors from across Japan who line up daily for bowls of richly flavored ramen and the shop’s signature handmade chashu.
The proposal to strengthen regulations on international eel trade has been formally shelved, marking a result in line with the position pushed by Japan and several other countries.
EU member states and others had called for tighter controls on all eel transactions under the Washington Convention, citing global resource depletion and the need for stronger international oversight. However, Japan countered that the Japanese eel faces no imminent risk of extinction and opposed the measure.