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.

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

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

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

As I sat down to write this list of Okinawa souvenirs, my mind flashed back to my earliest experience of a ¥100 store. It was my first time to explore a foreign country independently, and what I had ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. At Tokyo Noir in Long Beach, the cocktails have all the complexity and showmanship of a multi-course tasting menu.

TOKYO — In Japan, 7-Eleven and its competitors are more than a place to buy a six-pack or pick up a pint of milk. Every day, millions of residents shop for food, send packages and pay their bills at ...

Henoko, Japan - Okinawa resident Hiromasa Iha can still recall the screams of his classmates and teachers after a US military jet crashed into his elementary school more than six decades ago, killing ...

On August 18, 2025, Acecook will release two types of cup noodles themed around Hokkaido and Okinawa. The ' Super Cup 1.5x Hokkaido Corn Salt Butter Ramen ' is a ramen with the fragrant flavor of ...

Mutsumi Nakasone and her family members put their hands together in prayer in front of the Cornerstone of Peace in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 23, 2025. Mutsumi's grandmother, Ushi Higa, and ...

I had my first taste of ramen back in Quezon City in 2019 and didn't think much of it at the time. A few months later, I popped along to my first Japan travel fair in Taguig. Not only did I get to ...

If your brain instantly serves you up an image of Tokyo when you hear the word “Japan”, we don’t blame you. Between your friends, relatives, and IG feed, everyone seems to be flocking to the bustling ...