All About Japan

Find Food Heaven in Hokkaido

Please, please eat something before watching this video about what to eat in Hokkaido. You've been warned.

This is One Classy Beef Bowl Resturant!

Despite being a fast food restaurant, one of Japan's best-known beef bowl establishments, Yoshinoya, has opened an upscale restaurant in Tokyo's Ebisu area.

2 Mouth-Watering English-Speaking Restaurants

Can't order in Japanese? No worries! Here are two restaurants in two of Japan's leading cities that have you covered!

Anime Characters & Aircraft Get Lego-ized

The students at Tokyo University prove that Legos aren't just for kids and that the sky's the limit!

3 Great Nabe Restaurants to Wrap Up Winter

Let us introduce you to the beloved nabe restaurants and why not experience the sensational dining at best kept secret restaurants.

The Next Stage of Japan's Beloved Pancake

If you're a big fan of Japanese grilled dishes, you won't want to miss this 'teppanyaki' restaurant in Osaka that flips traditional 'okonomiyaki' on its head.

Lovely Watercolor Paintings of Food in Japan

Take a look at these watercolor paintings that look so good you may try to eat them!

5 Hot Restaurants with Good Japanese Sake

Let us recommend some of the best 'washoku' restaurants serving fresh vegetables and seafood where you can enjoy selections of local sake from the same region as the sourced ingredients.

Want to Sip on Sake from a Squid Chalice?

Why settle for sake cups when you could be drinking your fine rice wine from an edible chalice made out of squid?

All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken for ¥100!

This fried chicken bargain is quite the steal!

4 Tokyo Area Restaurants to Enjoy with Sakura

Savor fantastic meals along with beautiful cherry blossoms!

A History of Japanese 'Omiyage' Culture

Before you give 'omiyage,' it might be a good idea to learn about the history of these special gifts and what makes them so important in Japan.

Helpful Healthy Tips When Ordering Sushi

When it comes to calorie intake, not all sushi is created equal. So if you're looking for healthier options, be sure to follow these tips!

A Perfect Pairing of Hot-Pot & Sake

Koyama Brewery is the only sake brewery left in Tokyo's 23 wards—and Roppongi's Kintsuta is a great restaurant for getting a taste!

How do You Define 'Kawaii'?

Ad agency Dentsu seeks to visually define the term 'kawaii.' Do you agree? Watch the video and find out!

Delivering Warm Wishes One Beef Bowl at a Time

Two of Japan's biggest beef bowl chain restaurants provide free comfort food in the wake of the Kumamoto earthquakes.

Make these 3 Edible Micro-Dishes!

Check out these videos to learn how to make your own tiny, delightfully delectable Japanese dishes!

Discover 'Yaki-Manju' in Gunma

'Yaki manju' is a speciality from Gunma. What is it? Find out!

Sakura & Samurai Houses in Kakunodate

Check out one of the Three Famous Cherry Blossom Spots of Michinoku, including the centuries-old weeping cherry blossoms of Kakunodate's samurai district.

A Tasting Tour in Tokyo for Only ¥500!

Taste foods from all over Japan and experience traveling across the nation through food in only 90 minutes! Take a peek into Japan's history and culture through various unique flavors and regional styles.

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