Okunoshima has become famous globally as Japan's Instagrammable "Rabbit Island," but little is known about its dark history as a host to a wartime poison gas factory and weapons plant. Today ...

A long timber bench bisects the restaurant: diners on one side, chef and his workspace on the other. Kitchens can be clattery places, suffused with a chaos of competing aromas, thick with tension and ...

Quick and easy Chicken Sukiyaki with tender chicken, veggies, and rich sukiyaki sauce—ready in just 15 minutes!

Aomori Shoga Miso Oden is a comforting Japanese dish. Learn about its unique ginger-miso sauce, history, and best season to enjoy this local delicacy.

Kanno Konnyaku. Director: Atsuatsu! Nurunuru! Nettô roshon furo!

Overview * Last ticket release! If you don't get it, wait until next year. There is a guaranteed seat for the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival. * Take a special bus to the "Nagaoka Fireworks Festival", one ...

Okunoshima has become famous globally as Japan's Instagrammable "Rabbit Island," but little is known about its dark history ...

The agar jelly called kanten has been a key part of Japanese desserts and other dishes for centuries. High in fiber and boasting many other health benefits, this seaweed-derived ingredient is a ...