Presented in a beautiful, layered black box tied up with a ribbon, my first meal in Japan arrived in style. However, as I unfolded the trays of lovingly prepared food, it was as I suspected it might ...

Often overlooked by travelers, Tohoku may be one of the most exciting parts of Japan.

Some of Japan's most delicious, transportive meals are found on the street or inside modest, casual cafés. Even for street food, the bar in Japan is incredibly high. Here are some of the essential ...

Unlike typical buffets, Japanese all-you-can-eat dining focuses on freshly prepared food served directly to the table. At ...

The highly anticipated spot from Jerome Ito arrives in the Peninsula with egg sandos, miso lattes 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 ...

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 ...

Japanese people like to say that they “eat with their eyes,” relishing the colors, shapes, and textures of a dish before it ever hits the tongue. The phrase applies all the more when the dish in ...

Amid tariffs and geopolitical headwinds, Japan’s trade data shows new patterns emerging – led by food products, tourism-linked consumption, and advanced manufacturing. Surging exports of products like ...