Every morning, Rikio Yokoda rises early to go to the fields. Although approaching 83, he has no plans to retire.

With overtourism putting pressure on major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, Japan is increasingly crowded—making lesser-known destinations such as Okinawa a refreshing alternative.This subtropical ...

Of all the travel recommendations out there, the most convincing ones read more like personal stories than notches on a ...

Bar Japonais had only been open about a year and a half when it shut down for a rebrand. The 14th Street restaurant was initially billed as a French-Japanese izakaya with a lot of fusion dishes and ...

Savor Soki soba and visit diner run by the world's oldest married couple, certified by Guinness World Records.

Matsuishi — a standing noodle bar a short walk from Takadanobaba Station on the Yamanote Line circling the city — is offering ...

Explore Shina Soba’s history from the Meiji era to today. Learn about its healthy ingredients and where to find Japan’s most authentic traditional bowl.

A generation ago, the people of Okinawa in Japan were recognised as among the longest-lived in the world, fortunate residents of one of just five “blue zones” around the planet where a combination of ...

Unfortunately, there are just so many substories removed from Yakuza Kiwami 3, including the best substory in the game, Murder at Cafe Alps! It was a murder mystery substory, and featured a trans ...

From the outside, Okinawa looks like paradise. But this Japanese island with stunning white sand, crystal clear water, and mangrove jungles has been through a lot. In 1945, the immensely bloody Battle ...

If you are looking for a unique and deeply satisfying regional Japanese dish, look no further than Toyohashi Curry Udon (豊橋カレーうどん). This specialty from Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, blends the ...