Close up of a person eating ramen with chopsticks and a spoon, white bowl place on a wooden table - Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Japan is a country renowned for its exceptional food, both in terms ...

The oceans in and around Japan are believed to contain roughly 1,500 kinds of seaweed, which have long been a staple of Japanese cuisine. Depending on the region and the climate, you can find many ...

Japan’s ultimate food adventure begins here. In Part 1, I land in Japan and dive straight into iconic Japanese street food, ...

If you ever find yourself wandering through Japan – neon lanterns glowing overhead, soft steam rising from food carts, and the eternal dilemma of what to eat first – your stomach is in for an ...

While Australia grapples with childcare scandals, Japan is delivering top-quality care with professional chefs serving up ...

Some of the world's healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of "hara hachi bu"—an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which ...

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