All About Japan

Hide the Wasabi—It's the Sushi Police!

Kicking nigiri and taking no shoyu, the Sushi Police are coming to Japan in 2016.

Mouth-Watering Fruit Sushi!

Don't feel like fish? Want something fruity and sweet instead? Amaze yourself with this eye-popping recipe!

Change Your Twitter Heart to Sushi!

Don't want to see hearts on Twitter? Why not try sushi instead!

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Do you sometimes dream of food? You probably don't dream about it like Jiro.

One-Touch Sushi Transformers!

Think Cybertron has it bad? In another distant system, the transforming Nigiri and Makare are battling to bring peace to planet Sushilias.

The Story of Japanese Wasabi

The story of this simple yet exotic ingredient runs far back in time, and is complicated by the fact it's extremely difficult to grow.

Interpretive Sushi Dance from Norway

You've never seen fish move like this!

Community Maintains Traditional Thatched Roofs

Once a flourishing post town, Ouchi-juku is home to many traditional thatched-roof residences, and residents adhere to an annual tradition of harvesting pampas grass every November...

What Autumn Means to Japan

Robert Campbell, graduate school professor at the University of Tokyo, discusses how Japanese literature portrays the season, the unique ways people enjoy autumn in Japan, and more...

Ask a Cicerone: What's the Best Beer for Sushi

Ask a what? A Certified Cicerone®—that is, a beer expert who has passed a particular certification exam administered by the Craft Beer Institute.

More Sushi Suitcase Covers!

Well, this could be one way to either get a fair amount of attention from airport security. Or a laugh. Or both.

Minimalist Sushi Shop is All About the Counter

Opened in June 2015, the small and intimate space at Tokyo's Yoshii is defined by a long, continuous reclaimed wooden counter that offers a truly minimal dining experience.

7 Steps to Kaitenzushi

Your guide for how to eat at a Japanese favorite: the cheap, revolving sushi restaurant.

Kyoto's Crème de la Crème of Fried Food

Hiding in a dead-end lane in downtown Kyoto, Kushi Tanaka is no mere izakaya.

120-Year-Old Storehouse Reborn as Living Space

Aptly named the Rebirth House, this century-old storehouse survived the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake to be reborn as a stunning living space.

Steak-Topped Ramen in Okinawa

Bikes, beef, and beaches: this is a real Ramen Adventure!

Madoka Magica-Inspired Apparel & Accessories

Dresses, bags, skirts, rings and more!

Fushigi Yuugi Gets First Stage Musical

The production will run in mid-April 2016 featuring former Morning Musume idol Reina Tanaka.

Heed These Warnings from the Dynasty Warriors

The Kanagawa Kohoku Police, Yokohama City Transportation Bureau, and Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors have teamed up to combat poor train etiquette in a series of hilarious posters.

Keep Your Neck Warm with a Cat Scarf!

Don't worry, it's not made out of cats—but a purchase could actually help one.

know-before-you-go