This year’s Halloween will be a special one. Most events will be held online, the streets will be quieter without the presence of the usual suspects, and we’ll all most likely opt…
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While most wouldn’t peg pumpkin as a Japanese ingredient you’ll be surprised at how much this vegetable makes an appearance on the Japanese dinner table. From tempura and soups to stews and bento buffers, this…
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Arriving at the New York Grill Bar on the 52nd floor of the Park Hyatt Tokyo in one of the busiest parts of Tokyo, I get a small hint of how Bob Harris…
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As the weather starts to get a little cooler this autumn, why not diversify your at-home tea collection with a cup of Kyushu tea? Whether you prefer a soft and smooth taste…
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Who needs calendars to tell what time of the year it is when you can use food instead? Plenty of countries use seasonal dishes to help mark the passing of time. In…
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Looking for something quintessentially Japanese for that perfect gift or souvenir? Each month, we round up some of our favorite artisanal items made by local craftsmen and designers. This month, we’ve selected…
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As we ease our way out of Tokyo’s scorching summer, plenty of that heat is forecast to spill well into mid-autumn. So if you’re thinking about what to do on your next…
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The international franchise that is today Trader Vic’s had humble beginnings, first opening in Oakland, California in 1934. Though under another name at the time, the enthusiasm and passion for fusion cuisine…
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If hearing the words butter chicken curry bread, curry calzone, fried chicken curry burger, curry cheese sandwich or even curry cream soda has you at all interested, the ninth annual Shimokitazawa Curry…
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Returning for its tenth anniversary this autumn, France Restaurant Week is a popular nationwide event celebrating some of the country’s most accomplished chefs as they cook up exquisite French gastronomy while incorporating…
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“Walk in someone else’s shoes, or at least eat their food,” said the late chef Anthony Bourdain. The man who shared meals with countless people around the globe knew in his gut…
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The second stage of the government’s plans to re-energize the hospitality, travel, and retail landscape is just on the horizon. It comes in the form of the restaurant-centric “Go To Eat” campaign,…
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Late 1945. Four pilots sit on the beach of a tiny Pacific island. Their planes are being fueled on the tarmac nearby. The tanks are not filled completely, for these young men…
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The first time I visited Kurkku Fields, it was in the dead of winter, a grey January day. We left Kawasaki and headed south. The further we drove on the Tokyo Wan…
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Never settle for mediocre coffee. It may be harder to get that perfectly crafted caffeine hug in a mug when you’re traveling to new places, but life’s too short to drink bad…
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Just as kawaii culture took the world by storm, Japanese cuisine, sweets and snacks have become increasingly in demand overseas. Founded in 2016, Bokksu (named after the Japanese pronunciation of “box”) is…
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When it comes to pretty delicious, there is one royal family ruling Japan’s Instagram – sweets. And softcream is their queen, parading in all colors on our social media feeds. Of course,…
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Japan wants you to eat a bug. But not like in an elementary school bullying sense. It’s to help you get used to the food of the future. As the population grows,…
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If you’re looking for a special dining experience where social distancing is taken seriously (and stylishly), look no further than TRUNK(KITCHEN), located inside boutique hotel TRUNK(HOTEL) in Shibuya’s Jingumae district. Here you’ll…
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Temperatures have risen rapidly in recent days after a longer than usual rainy season in Japan this year. To combat the intense summer heat, various lemon sweets and snacks have been trending…
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