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Jin Doshirak in Louisville serves a variety of Korean and Japanese dishes, including everything from miso soup and ramen to bulgogi and kimchi.
After studying in Japan and living off convenience-store onigiri, our intern has finally found a great local option.
The first thing you notice on arrival at the grand entrance of the Four Seasons in Osaka is silence. It may be located in the ...
A popular Japanese restaurant chain has closed nearly all of its 2,000 stores for cleaning this week, after a rat and a bug were found in its food. Sukiya, the country’s largest chain serving ...
The Japan Pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka has been completed in time for the start of the event on April 13 for a six-month run. The facility, run by the Japanese government ...
This program was designed to certify overseas restaurants, bars and retailers which carry Japanese food and beverages as official “Japanese Food Supporters” in order to further promote Japanese ...
One of Japan's biggest restaurant chains is closing its outlets for deep cleaning, after two incidents of customers finding pests - including a rat - in their food. Sukiya, known for its beef-on ...
On the food side of things, fast food chain Wendy’s, which in Japan has a symbiotic relationship with another fast food chain First Kitchen, will be saluting Osaka in burger form with the Takoyaki ...
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...
From exploring bustling street markets to tasting local food and getting a feel for the city's unique vibe, I dive into the heart of Japan's kitchen. Join me as I experience Osaka’s energy ...