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Around the world, wherever winters are cold and dark, traditions—both old and new—have emerged to make the...

In Japan, izakayas are a common establishment that have existed, depending on your definition, for hundreds of...

The Japanese tea ceremony, also known as chanoyu or chado, is an intimate way to not just...

Japan is home to some of the most comforting of comfort foods. With many of its regions...

Celebrated for over a thousand years, Obon is a Japanese Buddhist tradition observed every summer. Historically tied...

Held on either July 7 or August 7, depending on whether the solar or lunar calendar is...

In Japanese cooking, so much of the cuisine is based on layering different flavors to create complexity...

Onigiri dates back to the Yayoi period at least 2,000 years ago in Japan. Archaeologists have even...

This year, level up your Game Day spread with four Asian-inspired recipes.

Tofu has been around for roughly 2,000 years, and it’s easy to see why. It’s versatile, high...

Ramen, a Japanese noodle soup perfect for the time of year when the weather gets chilly, is...

Sake is Japan’s traditional fermented drink. Although often called rice wine, its brewing process is more similar...