Our only option was looking like it might end up being an izakaya pub, until we found Cucina e Vino Lavagna, an Italian bistro, open until 11 p.m. on the 10th floor of Lucua Osaka building.

Okoge means “burn” in Japanese. The chef, who lives in Japan, used the Japanese word to describe the unique texture of this pasta.

If you’re traveling to Japan with your entire family - particularly with little ones in tow - you may be wondering about quick, relatively inexpensive places to eat that cater to the whole crew.

If cooking isn’t your forte, but a nice meal is something you want to try to master, try pasta pomodoro! With a variety of tomato sauces available in your local commissary or grocery store, this dish is easy to cook and a tough one to mess up.

Tokyo has once again proven itself a leader in culinary innovation—this time in the realm of pizza.

The greasy, sweet and sour taste of “Naporitan spaghetti” is very popular among Japanese.

A taste of Sicily in the heart of Tokyo.

In Japan there are many restaurant options for every budget. Sometimes, however, you might be in a rush, low on time or just craving a quick pasta fix.

Airmen and families at Misawa AB have a new place to grab a slice of home with the opening of Hunt Brothers Pizza in the Misawa Express.

Every year when summer rolls around, cold-served pasta appears on menus at many restaurants in Japan.