Stylish, Mid-Range Sushi in Nakameguro
Opened in early 2015, Tsumamigui aims to occupy the space between cheap and easy conveyor belt sushi and more formal (and expensive!) sushiya.
Dine with Your Feline or Canine Companion
Nestlé is putting the 'cat' back into 'catering' by offering a special delivery service for humans and pets alike.
Suntory Halloween Pumpkin Tea Latte
With a sweet flavor almost like a pumpkin dessert combined with the creaminess of milk, it's practically a sweet pumpkin snack in a bottle.
Take a 2-Hour Lesson in Japanese Cuisine
Ayuko Akiyama’s Buddha Bellies cooking class offers hands-on courses in Japanese cuisine—including advanced courses in cutting sushi and sashimi.
Survival Japanese at the Ramen Shop!
Pick up the key vocabulary and phrases that will get you by in almost any ramen spot!
Award-Winning Sushi Candy
This sushi candy blows all other fake food out of the water—because it can actually be eaten, of course!
Pork & Pumpkin Red Curry
Since both the pumpkin and the thinly-sliced pork cook quickly, this dish can be put together in no time at all!
Bacon Pumpkin Stir-Fry
In this salty stir-fry, the flavor of the bacon combines with the Japanese pumpkin and is completed by the richness of the vinegar.
Get Spirited Away With This Yakisoba
Learn how to make this delicious No-Face on top of your fried soba noodle dish!
Halloween Pumpkin Bread
Little Miss Bento's Shirley Wong explains how to make this adorable bread from scratch.
Amazing Chalkboard Art Animates Student Life
A touching Calorie Mate commercial walks us through the stresses and joys of preparing for that big exam in Japan.
10 Things That Might Surprise You in Japan
First Time in Japan Life in Japan
To avoid getting culture shock, read up on these 10 quick travel tips before your first trip to the land of the rising sun.
A Quick Guide to Okinawan Cuisine
By blending Chinese and Japanese recipes with native ingredients grown on their island, Okinawans are the masters of fusion.
Order McDonald's Largest Chicken Nugget Bucket
Hop on the train to Niigata to get your hands on this monstrous 48-piece bucket.
Discovering Sushi on the Odakyu
The unforgettable feeling of walking into an unfamiliar, unknown shop to discover the best sushi you’ve had in your life.
This Region's Sushi is So Good it Has a Museum
Shizuoka Prefecture is the source of roughly half the tuna in Japan, making it only natural that the region is home to great sushi—and even a sushi museum!
Get Your Spook On with these Halloween Bento!
With Halloween right around the corner, what better way to liven up your kids’ lives (or your own!) by making cute, delectable little Halloween-themed bento?
How to Cook Cute Sausage Space Invaders!
Find out how to make these adorable sausage space invaders in just 60 seconds! Take us to your leader!
Homemade Fried Mochi Ice Cream
This recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds—without the hassle!