La Carmina is an award-winning travel/food/subcultures blogger, journalist, and TV host covering Japan and adventuring in 70 other countries for outlets like the ...

Tucked away from the usual tourist paths, this Japanese food street is a hidden gem that many locals prefer to keep to themselves. Packed with small family run stalls, sizzling grills, and generations ...

A love letter to Japanese street food, the comprehensive and appealing English language debut from Tokyo native Kié serves triple duty as a recipe collection, travel guide, and cultural history. Kié ...

What is okonomiyaki? The name literally translates to "grilled as you like it," but the dish is not so simple. Marc Matsumoto is a culinary consultant and recipe repairman who shares his passion for ...

Welcome to Food in Japan! 🍣 Thanks for stopping by! 🙏 If you love Japanese food, you're in the right place. Join me as I explore the best dishes, street foods, and hidden gems all around Japan.

Few Japanese street foods are as recognizable as taiyaki: golden, fish-shaped cakes usually filled with sweet red bean paste or custard. At Naruto Taiyaki Honpo, this humble snack takes on a rock ’n’ ...

Fukuoka, Japan’s sixth largest city by population, has more open-air food stalls than the rest of the country combined. These stalls are called yatais, and they’re an indelible part of what makes ...

This is part of Uncovering Japan, a collection of stories that spotlight the lesser known gems that belong on your Japan itinerary, offering everything from a wellspring of local craft and a vibrant ...