Konbu Road: Ancient Route of Kelp & Medicine
Sailing south down Japan’s western coast from Hokkaido, ships brought goods that included the edible kelp called "konbu" to Toyama on their way along the watery route that came to be called Konbu Road.
10 Signature Sweets of the Tokai Region
The center of Japan is renowned for its landscapes, culture, and most deliciously, its sweets. Check out these 10 dessert items and just try to resist them!
Popular Imported Snacks in Japan
While Japan has its own sweets and snacks galore, a good number of overseas imports have made it big here as well. Let's check out the list!
Get Sweets & Tea at The Wonder 500™ in NY!
As you check out an incredible selection of 500 fascinating products from Japan, taste some fantastic Japanese sweets and tea absolutely free!
6 Seasonal Japanese Rice Dishes
Rice is at the center of many traditional Japanese meals, providing a healthy staple to the Japanese diet. And here's a wonderful selection of seasonal rice meals, including many that are fantastic for both vegetarian and even vegan food lovers.
A Whole New Kind of (Green!) Spread
Verde, a Japanese company well known for its fruit jams, is changing up its dispenser packs to include a rather unique Japanese flavor.
Sakura Butter Potato Chips Have Arrived!
Get ready to sink your teeth into a new cherry-blossom-infused snack.
Fugu-Sashi: Pufferfish Sashimi
The pufferfish is known around the world for its dangerous poison, but when sliced into sashimi, it's transformed into the most beautiful and tasty Japanese delicacy.
5 Restaurants for a Special Valentine Dessert
Make your Valentine's Day extra-special with your personalized message on the dessert plate at any of these five restaurants!
Yaki Kani: Grilled Crab
Crab is a Japanese specialty that's especially popular during winter time, when the hot, succulent juices of the grilled crab are a welcome treat!
Baird Beer: A Microbrew Wonder
Taking advantage of its small business scale, Baird Brewery is elaborately and passionately creating a new kind of beer, while also showing great respect for tradition.
4 of Japan's Lesser-known Liquors
There is much more to Japan's drinking culture than just sake!
Toshikoshi Soba: New Year's Eve Noodles
One of Japan's longstanding traditions is to eat buckwheat noodles on New Year's Eve. But why are they so important? Read on to find out!
13 Tantalizing Tohoku Treats
Tohoku has a giant selection of sweet traditional treats to choose from. We've selected 13 of the best!
Edamame: Green Beans
Often chosen to accompany a glass of beer, edamame taste best with a dash of salt!
4 Japanese Seasonal & Regional Variety Dishes
Simple foods are fun and popular in Japan, but here's a list of foods full of variety in one spectacular meal.
Traditional Soba in Toyooka
Do you like soba? This is how to make your favorite noodles by hand!
Japan's Culture & Culinary Artisans
Taste the best food cultures that make the most of an abundance of ingredients and preparation methods.
Tohoku in Summer
When the snow melts and the summer sun rises in Tohoku, you have to travel north!
4 Meals Under ¥400!
Want to know how to eat cheap in Japan? Eat like the locals! Here are some examples of 'fast food' found all over Japan!
