Back to Basics with Hello Kitty
Looking for something different from the typical smartphone? Relive the simplicity of the '90s with Ola Inc.'s adorable new Hello Kitty flip phone.
Rest Your Wrists On These Cute Cushions
Do your wrists ever get tired as you work diligently at your desk? Relieve some of that tension with a little help from these adorable characters!
The Galaxy Will Never Be the Same
What happens when you cross the Imperial Army from Star Wars with Gundam? You get some of the most intense-looking action figures we've ever seen.
Bringing Japanese Food Culture to the World
Highlighting Japan sat with Food Industry Affairs Bureau Director-General Masayuki Yamashita to talk about MAFF's global strategy following UNESCO's recognition of Japanese cuisine...
Why Japan Loves Fish
Food culture expert Takeo Koizumi explains exactly why fish are so central to Japanese cuisine culture.
A Picturesque Glimpse into the Past
This collection of postcards, dating back to the early 1900s, provides a beautiful snapshot of Japanese history.
Michelin-Starred 'Kaiseki' Cuisine in New York
In collaboration with the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, David Bouley's Brushstroke offers traditional Japanese multi-course cuisine for the Tribeca area.
5 Restaurants for a Taste of Ichiju-Sansai
The basic foundation of a traditional Japanese meal is 'ichiju-sansai,' which literally means 'one soup and three dishes.' This refers to a meal consisting of a bowl of soup, a mai...
5 Recipes to Spice Up Your Rice
Just One Cookbook reveals some amazing rice recipes!
Michelin-Level 'Ichiju-Sansai' Pork Recipe
This incredible set menu has been created through collaboration between Michelin-starred Chef Isao Yamada and food service provider Aramark Corporation.
Advanced Japanese Dining Etiquette is Hard!
Think just not standing up your chopsticks in the rice bowl is enough? Even some Japanese diners—and long-term residents—don't know these detailed etiquette tips!
3 Tips on Japanese Food Presentation
You may have some Japanese recipes down pat, but what about the presentation?
This Company Certainly has a Green Thumb!
Temporary staffing company Pasona Group is giving a whole new meaning to the term 'green business.'
Disney's Not-Quite Japanese Breakfast
Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii offers a traditional Japanese breakfast with a difference—and three key errors. Can you spot them in this photo? (Hint: It's not the fruit!)
NY Serves Up a Traditional Japanese Breakfast
For those living in the Big Apple who want to taste a traditional Japanese breakfast, look no further than Okonomi's 'ichiju-sansai' plate!
How to Make 4 Key Kinds of Dashi
'Dashi' is a Japanese soup stock or broth that forms the basis of many Japanese dishes. Find out how to make awase, kombu, shiitake and iriko dashi for your Japanese-style meals!
Michelin-Quality 'Ichiju-Sansai' Fish Recipe
Created through a collaboration between Michelin-starred Chef Isao Yamada and food service provider Aramark Corporation, this original menu will give you a fresh perspective on Jap...
750 Years of Soy Sauce Tradition
With a tradition dating back more than seven centuries, Yuasa soy sauce has taken to the tables of Europe's finest restaurants.
Innovations in Japan Blue
'Ai' indigo dye, known as Japan Blue, has been in use since the year 1500, with new applications continuously being innovated over time.
Discover the Balance of Japanese Cuisine
During Ichiju-Sansai Week at Georgetown University, students can taste from a Japanese menu developed by the Japanese master chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant.
