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)
Japan by Food and Shizuka are back with Part 2 of their journey through Shizuoka Prefecture — one of the best day-trip destinations from Tokyo, known for its vibrant gastronomy scene filled with traditional dishes and unique regional specialties! (Japan by Food)
We visited 4 Japanese High Schools this year and put them together in this compilation video to showcase how well some of these student lunches in Japan are made! (Japanese Food Craftsman)
Kuramae is located just south of Asakusa, about a 10–15 minute walk from the Kaminarimon Gate. Set along the Sumida River, this area has a calm and relaxed atmosphere that feels very different from bustling Asakusa, with plenty of cafés, restaurants, and craft shops scattered throughout the neighborhood. (TabiEats)
Farmed oysters in parts of the Seto Inland Sea have suffered mass mortality, with losses reaching as high as 90 percent in Hiroshima Prefecture and other affected areas, prompting the government to finalize a support package in the coming days.
Skyrocketing rice prices are prompting many households to change their breakfast routines, with bread increasingly taking the place of rice as consumers look for more affordable options.
A family-run ramen shop in Yokohama has become a national destination for fans of the Yoshimuraya lineage, drawing visitors from across Japan who line up daily for bowls of richly flavored ramen and the shop’s signature handmade chashu.