Mookie Betts’ wife Brianna Betts’ Japanese shirt proved to be the team’s good luck charm. Mookie is back for the Dodgers ...

The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls ...

The global popularity of Japanese food seemingly knows no bounds. Tourists are flocking to the country in record numbers to savor the cuisine ― but back home, finding the real deal isn't always ...

In Japan, it takes years of work to earn the title of Sushi Chef. In L.A.? Not so much. Year 1: Your apprenticeship, AKA mopping floors and washing dishes, begins. Year 2: You learn how to fillet ...

The operator of major Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Sushiro is suing a prankster who appeared on a video posted on social media. Osaka-based Akindo Sushiro filed the suit with the ...

TOKYO -- Farmed salmon is the most popular item at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants, and about 85% of the supply consumed in Japan is imported from countries like Norway. But with import prices ...

Great lunch spots can be hard to come by in Austin. Ditto that for great sushi lunches. Uchibā is ready to help alleviate some of that afternoon culinary pain. The Japanese restaurant and bar ...

OSAKA--A teacup-licking, saliva-spreading diner has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by a sushi chain operator that is seeking 67 million yen ($480,000) in damages for the ...

Miyako Sushi & Steak House on Richmond Road was damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon. The Japanese restaurant at 2547 Richmond Rd. sustained “pretty extensive damage to the kitchen,” said Battalion Chief ...