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Humans have been putting meat over fire for a long time to create, and there’s no wonder why. It tastes delicious, fills you up and is relatively easy to do (but hard to master). Maybe that’s why Japan does it so well.

Have you ever been to a Japanese ramen shop or beef bowl shop and seen those reddish-pinkish pickles? Have you ever thought, “What is that?” Well, we’ve got an answer for you. That is beni shoga, a Kansai creation that is all over Japanese cuisine as both a topping and as a fried treat.

Did you know that people generally don’t walk around and eat at the same time in Japan? For many, it’s about properly savoring the food and keeping the streets clean, making restaurants the go-to option for food. However, Japanese street...

New Year's is one of the most important holidays in Japan, but how do you get ready to make sure you start off 2024 on the right foot? Read all about how to prepare for a great year ahead, Japanese-style.

When it comes to winter holidays, the biggest one for Japan is—you guessed it—New Years! However, there’s another beloved holiday in Japan and that holiday is Christmas.

Being in Osaka, we can’t sing the praises of Osaka food enough. Okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, and kitsune udon are all great sit-down options. However, when it comes to street food, takoyaki reigns supreme in Osaka.