Kaki Okumura is a Japanese wellness writer who grew up in the US and Japan. In Japan, she learned that food is not just fuel and that it can be used to express love. Two of the Japanese eating ...
There are numerous points of etiquette to follow for anyone visiting Japan, including these seven dining dos and don'ts when ...
The traditional Japanese concept of "hara hachi bu" has gained renewed attention after Japan’s high longevity rate came into existence. The regions where people live longer than average highlight this ...
Growing up in Nara, Japan, I was surrounded by natural beauty, historic sites, long-held traditions and authentic, delicious food. When I moved to the U.S. as an adult, I struggled a lot with the ...
Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable reviews in American press. By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist. April 16, 2024 5:32 ...
If you’ve ever wondered why it feels impossible to stay shredded while still enjoying your meals, you’re not alone. Many of us eat until the plate is clean, not until our body says stop. But in Japan, ...
In Japan, eating ramen is a near goddamn religious experience. You sit, you taste, and suddenly, you’re speaking to God himself. I’ve loved ramen my whole life. I grew up on noodles of all slithery ...