Bancha is Japan's everyday green tea, made from late-harvest leaves. Learn how it differs from sencha, and its regional ...

Karashi is not just drying. Learn its three meanings in sake brewing: conditioning polished rice, cooling koji, and holding ...

Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, is one of the country’s most exciting and diverse culinary destinations. Kyushu spans seven prefectures — Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita ...

Ten dollars does not buy much lunch in London or New York any more. In Japan, it still buys a proper meal, and often a very good one. Yes, you can eat well in Japan for under $10. At roughly 163 yen ...

Kanazawa curry (金沢カレー) is the thick, almost black curry rice that made Ishikawa Prefecture famous among curry lovers. Shops ladle it over rice on a stainless steel plate. A pork cutlet and a heap of ...

Japan’s northernmost island, and a single prefecture in its own right. Cold seas and wide pastureland give Hokkaido its reputation for crab, uni, scallops and dairy, while Sapporo turned rich miso ...

Explore Japanese food organized by type. From ramen and sushi to wagyu, hot pot, sweets and street food — find every dish category and discover what to eat in Japan.

Chicken Nanban is a Miyazaki dish made with fried chicken, sweet vinegar sauce, and tartar sauce. Cooks first dust boneless chicken with flour, then coat it in beaten egg and deep-fry it until golden.

Ishikawa Prefecture is known for its refined food culture centered around the historic city of Kanazawa. The region offers fresh seafood, traditional Japanese cuisine, and dishes influenced by ...

Sanuki Udon is the famous chewy wheat noodle of Kagawa Prefecture, the smallest prefecture in Japan and the proud home of udon culture. Locals proudly call Kagawa “Udon Prefecture,” and more than a ...

Iekei ramen (家系ラーメン) is a Yokohama ramen style built on a rich tonkotsu shoyu broth, glossy chicken oil, and thick chewy noodles. Chefs finish each bowl with chashu pork, spinach, green onions, and ...

Learn how to eat real A5 Wagyu in Japan for under $35. Compare Wagyu lunch sets, standing yakiniku, prices, cuts, ordering ...