Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.

Yakiniku, known as Japanese BBQ, is a delightful fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors, originating from Korean BBQ.

Oimachi is an important transit hub town in the south side of Tokyo’s city center on the way to Haneda, Odaiba and Ariake.

Eat like a local, and try one of hundreds of options of tsumami dishes you’ll find at many restaurants around Japan.

How to survive without oven in Japan.

Where to go for an authentic steep.

If you think tempura is just another fried food – think again. This quintessential Japanese cuisine dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1867) and is perhaps second only to sushi as Japan’s culinary contribution to the world.

My first trip to Japan was during a work assignment at Stars and Stripes, which led me to the Pacific Headquarters in Tokyo.

Sea snakes are a precious food in Okinawa. A specific type of broth, “Iraboo jiru” (Sea snake broth), was thought of as a luxury dish that Okinawans would serve to distinguished guests during the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Often called Japanese pizza or pancake, Okonomiyaki is one of the most popular casual pan-fried dishes in Japan.