From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to Okinawa to ...

At Ichiyoshi Soba, a 24-hour soba restaurant in Nippori, Tokyo, you can choose from 30 types of tempura, and their specialty, the jumbo octopus tempura, is popular for its cheap price and huge size.

Many people come a long way to enjoy the grannies' soba. Each has her own role - making dough, cutting it into strips, frying tempura, and making side dishes using seasonal vegetables. They enjoy ...