Hanami Matsuri (directly translated to “flower viewing festival”) is a fair inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom festival.

OTSU, Japan (Kyodo) -- An ancient type of sushi called "funazushi," considered by many to be the original form of the raw ...

Pod hotels have existed in Japan since 1979, when the first one opened in Osaka. But only recently did the pod hotel concept ...

Why choose a tasting menu over a traditional setup? Local chefs explain how the bold offerings can challenge your palate.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will scrutinise the impact of U.S. tariffs on the country's ...

Food is more than a meal — it’s a bridge to home, culture and community, offering a taste of connection sometimes continents ...

Matcha, the vibrant green powdered tea that has long been a staple in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, has recently ...

Japan's household spending in February fell a real 0.5 percent from a year earlier, marking the first decline in three months ...

New U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may delay, but likely won't derail, the Bank of Japan's plan to raise ...

Trump declared a universal baseline tariff of 10% from 5 April 2025, with higher rates for certain countries from 9 April.

This Asian bistro chain relies heavily on imported sauces, spices, and noodles from China, Thailand, and Japan—all now facing ...

Also, Reading Civic Theatre will present "Into the Woods," and Civic Theatre School students will stage the Lehigh Valley ...