In Japan, a nation surrounded by the sea, seaweed has been part of the diet ... Akiko Watanabe is a cooking expert specializing in Japanese cuisine. Keiko Yoshinaga is a researcher at Riken ...

Rice is the bedrock of Japanese cuisine, and with terms like ‘sushi ... black and white sesame seeds, ground ginger, seaweed and poppy seeds. Ume plums are picked in their thousands every ...

The Japanese chocolate cake is known for its soft and fluffy texture, similar to a cloud. Unlike traditional cakes, this one doesn't require an oven, making it a quick and easy option to enjoy a ...

Crunchy potato and tortilla chips are among my guilt-laden food cravings, so I regularly experiment with crispy alternatives.

Eating seaweed could help prevent Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers in Japan, where the highly nutritious plant has long been a staple crop. A team from Osaka Metropolitan University ...