The people of Japan are polite, but what they consider polite and what you might consider polite at home are likely di ...

Littering is never okay, but it’s one of the biggest social faux pas you can commit in Japan. “From their time in elementary ...

New research reveals that memories of fatty and sugary foods are encoded in the hippocampus, helping explain why some cravings feel impossible to resist. Cravings may feel impulsive, but new ...

For delicious, gourmet eats and relaxing soaks in idyllic hot springs, head to an under-the-radar Japanese island with a ...

The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.

Many ryokan take great pride in their food, with some becoming as famous for their cuisine as their guestrooms. However, some Kyoto ryokan are paring back their meal offerings, and some abolishing ...

“From the farms we source from to how food is prepared in our restaurants, bringing new products to our fans requires collaboration across suppliers, franchisees, and company staff. We hold ...

He covers federal public health agencies. The Food and Drug Administration is drawing up plans that would end most of its routine food safety inspections work, multiple federal health officials ...