HEALTHY JAPANESE FOOD

Michelin-starred Chef David Bouley demonstrates original dishes created with Japanese ingredients: Health-themed Presentation on Diversity of Japanese Food Products.

Professor Ryoji Hamamoto of the Tsuji Culinary Institute outlines the history and health benefits of Japanese food at a special event in New York.

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.

Master the art of selecting the best rice for every occasion!

Count on us to help you find the perfect seaweed to go with a variety of Japanese dishes.

Looking for some adventurous yet healthy food options? Get a hold of these three sticky, slimy foods—if you can!

Soybeans are one of the most-used plants in Japan, with countless recipes calling on one or several soy products. Here are 10 things made from soybeans you'll surely encounter while you're in Japan.

This adorable Ghibli rice ball appears in a charming story told over several new video clips.