Water & Washoku: Fountains of Youth?
Masaharu Maeda, a professor of rehabilitation studies, believes bathing culture is one of the secrets to Japanese longevity.
Totoro Made from Tororo?
For a healthy and cute lunch, try this fresh new take on zaru-soba—Totoro made from tororo!
Buddhism Through the Stomach
A Buddhist monk shares his religion through cooking and cookbooks.
A 1-Page Guide to 25 Japanese Snacks
A California-based food blogger does due diligence on all those snacks you were too confused (or embarrassed) to ask about.
Take a Guess Where This Breakfast Was Made!
Japanese Food Convenience Stores
We'll give you a hint: it's not from McDonald's!
Umami in New York
Still not sure what umami is? Well, it's coming your way whether you like it or not.
Spring Rolls, Japanese Style
This recipe for spring rolls, or "harumaki," may not be authentic—or at least, not authentically Chinese. It's authentically Japanese-Chinese, or "chuuka"—Chinese dishes that were introduced to Japan mostly in the late 19th to 20th centuries.
