Osaka has a large concentration of people, businesses and factories within its border, earning it a spot within what is known as the Keihanshin Industrial Zone.

Akiruno City, about a 30-minute drive from Yokota Air Base, is a popular spot for outdoor activities because of its lush forests and clear rivers.

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

Sushi is one of the most popular washoku dishes in Japan. No matter where you go in the country, you’ll have plenty of options of fresh sushi and sashimi spots to choose from.

As chopsticks have a 3,000-year history, various customs and traditions surround their use, and the following are some no-nos of chopsticks.

What if the secret to a great summer meal was actually found months earlier, buried in winter snow? In Nishiwaga Town, Iwate Prefecture, the region’s heavy snowfall is being put to work preserving locally grown buckwheat for a special summer food event.

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

Summer in Japan means wild festivals, shaved ice, and escaping the sweltering city heat.

Ivisited Tokyo, Japan. I liked it because it was so much fun! I liked riding the train to get to all of the places we wanted to go

There are no better Japanese pickle recipes than those of my Japanese grandmother! She serves these handmade pickles at breakfast, lunch, dinner and sometimes even as an accompaniment to tea. Japanese pickles recipes make for crunchy, colorful, flavorful vegetables, and they offer many health benefits.