A perfectly twirled bite of spaghetti hangs off a fork mid-air. Next to it, a bowl of ramen and a katsudon — freshly cooked eggs and pork cutlet – fall fresh out of the pan. Plates are stacked high ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Japan has been one of the hottest travel destinations on earth for the past few years, breaking record after record, and more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. Fermentation has become a keyword these days, not just among chefs but the ...

Convenience stores, a very American concept for people on the go, were first introduced in Japan in the 1970s. Today, they’re an intrinsic part of life throughout the country – even more so than in ...

This is part of Uncovering Japan, a collection of stories that spotlight the lesser known gems that belong on your Japan itinerary, offering everything from a wellspring of local craft and a vibrant ...

From her TriBeCa shop, Saori Kawano has spent decades supplying chefs with knives and housewares, and teaching Americans about the precise pleasures of the cuisine. Since Saori Kawano moved to New ...