Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of a person eating ramen with chopsticks and a spoon, white bowl place on a wooden table - Alexander Spatari/Getty Images ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit another record high in 2025, ...

Japan has long enjoyed matcha desserts like cakes, mochi, and ice cream, though they’re usually less sweet than the versions found abroad. Matcha lattes and sugary matcha treats are just not as ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how to navigate local etiquette.

Don’t worry, it’s just tempura-ry. While Japanese people eat a wide variety of diets, the most traditional is washoku. The plan is low in saturated fat and added sugar, high in fiber, rich in omega‑3 ...

Discovering how the Japanese reach and surpass 100 years of age without losing their dynamism is to open up to an entire food and cultural philosophy. More than just a list of "miracle" superfoods, it ...

From her TriBeCa shop, Saori Kawano has spent decades supplying chefs with knives and housewares, and teaching Americans about the precise pleasures of the cuisine. Since Saori Kawano moved to New ...

One of the largest Japanese food festivals, JAPAN Fes, has announced its full summer schedule. The July schedule features four citywide stops packed with street food, anime merch, and cultural ...