Shaved ice still enjoyed in early fall With September just around the corner, you may think the season for kakigori shaved ice is drawing to…

Kakigori, or Japanese shaved ice, is a must-try summer treat when you visit Japan. It seems that every year, a new twist on the timeless…

Foreign travelers are often perplexed by some of the more unusual toppings available for pizza in Japan–such as corn and mayo–but every once in a…

Chicago-style pizza Whether it’s deep-dish style like Uno’s or stuffed like Giordano’s, Chicago-style pizza literally stands out from the rest with its deep pie crust….

A Japanese variant on Chinese dumplings, gyoza become the go-to comfort food for many an ex-pat. Often called pan-stickers in the U.S., these stuffed pockets…

As the year goes on, there’s one thing you can always count on in the world of Japanese fast food, and that’s seasonally-limited edition special…

McDonald’s Japan has never shied away from spicing up its menu, particularly embracing a Japanese love for seasonal and limited edition items as they have…

Somewhat removed from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya station, the area known as “Okushibu” continues to gain popularity for its more laid-back atmosphere, galleries…

The neighborhood of Yurakucho in Tokyo is known today as a shopping and dining area, but also for its rows of restaurants and casual eateries…

Japan’s strengths when it comes to food are numerous. Their traditional cuisine is world famous and many of their eccentric innovations become viral hits. But…

Fast food chain Lotteria has a reputation of taking their burgers to the extreme, most notably with their towering “with everything burger”, but now the…

Miyagi Prefecture is found in the Tohoku (northern) area of Japan and is home to popular YouTuber Chris, aka, Abroad in Japan. Though he resides…

Tokyo’s immensely specialty cheese tart store PABLO is no stranger to incorporating staples of Japanese cuisine into their delicious cheese tarts to pleasantly surprise customers….