FOOD & DRINK

The definitive guide to Japan's nightlife is here!

Deepen your knowledge of Japanese sake culture with this guide to sake cups and other drinking vessels!

Legend has it that seeing a drawing of this yokai named Amabie will cure or protect a person from any disease. The creature itself is said to have asked to be drawn and shared around – what is known today as an ‘Instagram shout-out.’

Starbucks is selling reusable silicone straws in Japan as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste, and it comes with a carrying case and washing brush.

The newly established Setouchi Brewery is using local ingredients to create beverages that are directly inspired by the unique climate of the area.

I'm not a big fan of drip coffee. Can the world coffee champion Tetsu Kasuya change my mind?

Every year, Starbucks hopes to capture Japanese springtime in a cup with annual sakura-flavored releases. And we just got a taste of their newly released offerings for 2021.

Kanazawa, the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by scenic mountain ranges and national parks, has well-preserved art and culture. Read on for a list of 12 things you can do in Kanazawa.