After Japanese Americans were released from the internment camps in 1946, Chinese restaurants were some of the few places to welcome them immediately, she said, adding, “It was a safe haven.” ...

On a trip back to her parents' native country, a writer rediscovers what makes it different. The urban design, and a culture that values longevity, make good health come al lot more naturally.

Everyone knows that if Saori has vetted you, you’re worth their time.” If you have a Japanese knife in your home kitchen, Ms. Kawano may have had a hand in that, too.