Japan's long history of fermentation Japan has a special ... beverages and seasonings enjoy a central place in Japanese food culture. Japan even has its own accredited fermentation sommeliers.

Japanese street food goes beyond mere sustenance; it offers a vibrant cultural journey that embodies the nation’s culinary ...

But as a fifth-generation Japanese American, I've been relishing the opportunity to rediscover traditional cultural practices ...

On my first-ever trip to Japan this summer, I ate one of the best and most startling meals I’ve ever had. We were in a tiny restaurant in Kyoto called Pontocho Sushi Ishiya, tucked away at the ...

Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and ... is taking Japan's fermentation culture to the world. Miso is a typical Japanese fermented food mainly used as a seasoning in soup ...

It’s an everyday dish that epitomizes “washoku”--the traditional Japanese cuisine that was designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage a decade ago. Onigiri is “fast food, slow food ...

With a dash of salt or a brush of sweet soy tare sauce, it’s a culinary experience you simply cannot miss when wandering the streets of Japan. Next on our list is Takoyaki, a dish originating from ...

Japan, a country of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity, might not be the first place that comes to mind when ...

An upcoming exhibition in the Japanese American Museum of Oregon details the history and impact of Ikoi no Kai, a lunch program for Japanese elders that doubles as a community center.

Even though Japan doesn’t really have a street-food culture like Thailand and other ... the city bustle while learning about ...

The tour guides visitors through local markets and food stalls ... each offering a glimpse into Japan’s rich spiritual and cultural history. One of the most famous is Kinkaku-ji, the Golden ...