A stroke of genius? Spring appears to be springing in Japan, and that means two things. First is the return of insec…

There’s a beautiful reason why Mr. Matsuda didn’t name his restaurant after himself . As Japan’s biggest restaurant …

As Donbei celebrates its 50th anniversary, two of its original noodle recipes return . Nissin might be most famous …

No conveyor belts or chairs here, just excellent sushi at a fair price . Japan’s rail network is a joy to use. Train…

Moth poo and cherry blossom leaves are the secret ingredients in Secret Spring.  We’ve seen a lot of weird tipples i…

Put your best foot forward with the help of some beloved movie characters.  If you’re a Ghibli fan who believes in f…