All About Japanese Longevity
Healthy Japanese Food , Life in Japan
What's the secret to longevity in Japan? We take a look at some statistics to get to the bottom of this mystery.
33 Survival Kanji for Japan First-Timers
Learning Japanese , Life in Japan
Coming to Japan, but don't know any kanji—or what kanji even means? Take a deep breath, relax and we'll get you started along the way!
Top 4 Things to Do around Mikawa-Anjo Station
Yearning to try the Shinkansen, but don't know where to go? One of the cheapest Shinkansen routes takes you to Mikawa-Anjo—but what can you do once you arrive? We've got four great itinerary ideas!
The Real Health Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea has long been believed to have health benefits, and nowadays people tout it for everything from weight loss to heart disease. But what does the research actually show?
Shop Tohoku! Support Tohoku!
Healthy Japanese Food , Tohoku Resorts
Find out how you can do your part to help support the recovering Tohoku region of Japan and pick up some tasty goods as well.
Spice up Your Life with 5 Healthy Ingredients
Ever wonder why Japanese people live longer than anyone else on the planet? Their diet seems to do the trick, as fermented products with digestion aids and probiotics make up their daily dishes. These videos will show you healthy ingredients worth a try!
Michelin-Starred Chef on Taste of Japan in NY
Food & Drink , Healthy Japanese Food
Michelin-starred Chef David Bouley demonstrates original dishes created with Japanese ingredients: Health-themed Presentation on Diversity of Japanese Food Products.
5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Natto'
Food & Drink , Healthy Japanese Food
Anthony Bourdain, who has tried eating silkworms for a meal, has refused to eat 'natto'. But with a little familiarity, and a lot of convincing that this superfood is oh-so-healthy, you'd forget that this fermented soybean is downright stinky.
Seaweed Pairings
Food & Drink , Healthy Japanese Food
Count on us to help you find the perfect seaweed to go with a variety of Japanese dishes.
Get to Know the Real Wasabi
Japanese Food , Healthy Japanese Food
Think you're eating wasabi with your sushi? This video just might prove otherwise...
A Shopper's Guide to Japanese Rice
Master the art of selecting the best rice for every occasion!
Make Your Own Dishes from Centuries Past
Japanese Food , Healthy Japanese Food
Impress your friends and family by serving them these Japanese dishes that were popular during the Edo Period.
Top 5 Japanese Autumn Foods
Autumn is the time to bundle up and enjoy some Japanese comfort food.
Full List—Japan's Intangible Cultural Heritage
Beyond its 20 spectacular World Cultural Heritage Sites, Japan has 21 traditions recognized by UNESCO as elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Different Types of Soba Around Japan
Soba , Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
Do you know that there are places across Japan with local ways to enjoy soba? Let's go on a tour together to check out several delicious kinds of unique soba!
Curious About Buddhist Cuisine?
Temples & Shrines , Healthy Japanese Food
If you've ever wanted to try 'Shojin Ryori' and experience the way monks eat in Japan, we know just the place!
Tokyo Restaurant Serves Real School Lunches
Restaurants , Teaching English
Wonder what a Japanese school lunch tastes like, but don't teach in a Japanese school? Try this Tokyo restaurant, where you can get both the flavor and atmosphere of an elementary school classroom!
We Eat Mushrooms, But What Do Mushrooms Eat?
Farming , Healthy Japanese Food
While wild mushroom hunting is a well-known hobby in Japan, not many of us know how mushrooms are farmed. Come take a closer look at the cultivation process for one of Japan's most famous mushrooms, the earthy, meaty shiitake.
The Healthy Diversity of Japanese Food
Food & Drink , Healthy Japanese Food
Professor Ryoji Hamamoto of the Tsuji Culinary Institute outlines the history and health benefits of Japanese food at a special event in New York.
