Jul 07 (Japanese Food Craftsman) - This huge Japanese school has a huge cafeteria that feeds over 2200 Japanese High School and Junior High School students during lunch time. It's a massive effort to feed that many hungry students during lunch time.
Feeding an ARMY of 2200 HUNGRY Japanese Students for Lunch
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Intermittent snowfall has continued across areas along the Sea of Japan coast under the season’s strongest cold wave, and Fukui Prefecture issued a special weather alert on January 24th warning of significant heavy snow, with forecasters expecting conditions to worsen again through January 25th.Snowfall intensified around Fukui Prefecture overnight on January 22nd, with even low-lying areas in Hokuriku recording above-average snow depth for this time of year.
The Japanese government decided at a Cabinet meeting on January 23rd to dissolve the House of Representatives, with the Lower House set to be formally dissolved at a plenary session later in the day, effectively launching the election campaign.
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui has drawn widespread attention for a series of posts showcasing breathtaking views from space, including a video of the aurora that he shared on January 12th shortly before returning.
Japan welcomed more than 40 million foreign visitors in 2025 for the first time, setting a new annual record, even as arrivals from China fell sharply in December.
A traditional New Year event known as “Jaduna” was held in Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture, with local residents praying for a year of good health and protection from illness.
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Mentaiko, a popular spicy cod roe, is drawing renewed attention in Japan as prices for other fish roe products such as salmon roe and herring roe continue to rise, while mentaiko has remained largely stable.
Today, I’m going behind the counter at Shifuku Shokudo, a family run teishoku restaurant in Tokyo’s Kichijoji area that serves around 150 meals a day.
Winter delicacy scallops are facing an unprecedented crisis, with mass die-offs reported at major producing areas across Japan, a development that is now rippling through restaurants in Tokyo.
One of Osaka’s oldest cafes has closed, highlighting how a record surge in restaurant bankruptcies is sweeping up even long-established eateries.
These sandwiches aren’t just crispy - some are packed with TEMPURA and other outrageous fillings that make this one of the most unforgettable eats in town. (TabiEats)
In this episode, Shizuka explores the prefectural capital, Shizuoka City, and visits the local French fusion restaurant Monsieur Moizumi. There, Chef Moizumi presents creative dishes inspired by the favorite foods of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the legendary historical figure and one of Japan’s “Great Unifiers,” blending history with modern gastronomy. (Japan by Food)
Japan byFood and Shizuka are celebrating the New Year with a special guest in Tokyo! A typical Japanese New Year is far from crowds and countdowns – there is only warmth shared in food and family tradition. Let’s come inside our special guest’s house and see how it is really celebrated! (Japan by Food)
Japan byFood and Shizuka set out to discover Anthony Bourdain’s favorite food spots in Tokyo! How have these spots aged, and do they still carry the same spirit that made them special? (Japan by Food)