Japan's Most Dangerous Dish Is a Poisonous Blowfish That Requires a Special Chef's License to Prepare It. Chefs must apply for a specialized license to prepare fugu fish.

Sometimes I just crave a big serving of green beans. You too, right? Hear me out. Green beans make one of my favorite veggie-based meals. They are loaded with vitamins, particularly C, A and harder-to ...

There's much more than sushi for adventurous Britons in Tokyo, explains one long-term expat – just skip the McDonald's squid burger Kiyoshi Kimura, president of sushi restaurant chain Sushi ...

Eel has been selected as Japan's "Dish of the Year" in 2024, reflecting its popularity among inbound tourists and progress in research to pursue its sustainability amid dwindling catches, a ...

In 2018, Japan’s self-sufficiency rate for edible seafood rose by 3 points from the previous year to 59%. The rate peaked at 113% in 1964, when almost all seafood was domestically sourced.

Tokyo boasts plenty of Belgian culinary spots, from beer bars to chocolate shops. Chef Bart Sablon even points out that there is a Belgian waffle store right around the corner from Pommeke, a ...

Fall in love with the flavors of Japan with my Simmered Japanese Kabocha recipe. A simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that celebrates the versatility and health benefits of kabocha!

Smoke began to drift out of a box as the winner of Japan’s “dish of the year” was revealed. But it wasn’t a beautifully plated mackerel or an immaculate dessert that took top honors.