Japan might be world-famous for its traditional food, but these days it’s becoming just as well known for innovative sweets.

So, you booked your tickets to Japan, but before you hop on the plane, familiarize yourself with these traditional tuna dishes so you can try them there.

Owner Marc Spitzer has been the executive chef of BondST, one of the most popular and beloved Japanese restaurants in New ...

Matcha, the vibrant green powdered tea that has long been a staple in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, has recently ...

Tourism, climate goals, and animal rights concerns are sparking a plant-based renaissance in a country famous for sushi and ...

Foods like miso, natto, and pickled vegetables are common in Japanese diets and are rich in probiotics. A healthy gut microbiome is linked to better digestion, reduced bloating, and improved ...

Even in Tokyo, where much of the country’s vegan population lives, plant-based versions of traditional Japanese food remain challenging to find — most vegan options are yōshoku, a popular ...

Hiroshima is a land blessed with rich nature. In the calm Seto Inland Sea and the inland areas surrounded by the Chugoku Mountains, various ingredients have been cultivated to form a unique food ...

If your mouth is watering, you can find out more about how to make Japanese dishes with plants below. But first: Here’s a little bit more about Japan’s traditional foods beyond sushi (but you can find ...

Kawara Soba (瓦そば) is a traditional Japanese dish of Shimonoseki City in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Locals make this by placing the cha soba and ingredients on a heated tile and eating it in warm noodle ...