Traditional Buddhist cuisine is called shojin ryori in Japan. The disciplined vegan meals often consist of soybean dishes and seasonal vegetables, but has experienced a…

Last year, Japanese ramen chain Kourakuen made the intriguing proposition of chocolate ramen as a Valentine’s Day celebratory meal. For February 2020, the noodle chain…

Japan is home to a number of surprising dishes that have been awarded Michelin’s coveted Bib Gourmand status, including riceballs, yakitori, and even ramen served…

Seabura, or pork back fat broth ramen, is one of Japan’s richest and thickest bowls of noodles. Many shops that specialize in the style allow…

The 65th anniversary of Japan’s iconic kaiju has resulted in quite a few commemorative releases this year, including Japanese cup sake with labels inspired by…

It’s very unlikely you’ll ever run out of options in Japan if you’re looking to try a new style of ramen. With everything from pink…

For ramen lovers, traveling throughout Japan can basically be considered a noodle pilgrimage given how many delicious ramen shops the country boasts. Truly seasoned ramen…

You can’t say Japan hasn’t tried when it comes to creative alternatives to standard bedding. A head bed that lets you pretend that Kirby is…

A coffee shop in Chiba is combining one of Japan’s most popular summer sweets with soba for coffee gelatin soba noodles. In Japan, one popular…

As Japan approaches the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the number of foreign visitors continues to increase year by year. A record 31 million foreign tourists visited…

Given the inventive takes on ramen, such as chocolate Valentine’s Day ramen and Pringles-flavored cup noodles, as well as Hello Kitty’s reputation for collaborations as…

In accordance with Japanese culture and work ethics, Japanese restaurants, particularly shops specializing in traditional Japanese foods, are expected to behave formally and politely when…

Streaming Noodles: A Summer Tradition Nagashi soumen 流しそうめん is a Japanese tradition, typically enjoyed in summer, in which thin white noodles made of wheat and…

Japanese cuisine isn’t exactly known for it’s spiciness. In fact, the flavours are famously subtle, and many Japanese people just never developed a taste for…

There are quite a few surprises regarding Michelin recognition in Japan, including at least two ramen restaurants, one of which released a cup noodle version…