For many Asian Americans, a single cocktail can cause their faces to turn red. Known as the “Asian glow,” the condition can ...

Kochi University in this western Japan city has installed the first vending machine at a Japanese college that allows holders ...

Coffee tasting menus full of elaborate preparations and black-tie baristas are all the rage in Tokyo and Kyoto.

With only a week left in the year, we’re galloping full pelt towards 2026, which is the Year of the Horse. In Japan, where the Chinese zodiac is celebrated from 1 January, the four-legged steed will ...

Small and intimate, tachinomis – also known as standing bars – provide a window into Japanese drinking culture, where it’s ...

From the moment you step inside the restaurant, the relationship between dark and light evokes a yin and yang that carries ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

In 2026, some of the most memorable food trips no longer revolve around white tablecloths or hard-to-get reservations.

A new Japanese treat is now available for anyone looking for something sweet or savory. Moshi Taiyaki, a new dessert shop, is ...

Here's what makes matcha unique among other green powders and beverages, how it can benefit your health and why moderation ...

Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture; President: Kengo Suzuki; ...

It’s that time of year again - the battle of the beverages. This winter, it might be cold outside, but that’s not stopping ...