The oceans in and around Japan are believed to contain roughly 1,500 kinds of seaweed, which have long been a staple of Japanese cuisine. Depending on the region and the climate, you can find many ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the Okinawa diet, a traditional Japanese way of eating emphasizing plant-based, whole foods, many ...

As a Japanese nutritionist living in the U.S., I love shopping for traditional foods that I grew up eating, such as seaweed, beans, matcha, multigrain rice, and sweet potatoes. I sometimes go to ...

Planning a trip to Nara? Watch this first! I found a way to beat the crowds, tried lots of delicious local food and found the ...

Okonomiyaki is one of my favorite Japanese foods. With two delicious regional styles found in Hiroshima and Osaka, this hearty, savory pancake packs a ton of flavor and really sticks to your ribs.

Some of the world's healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of "hara hachi bu"—an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which ...

Made with pillowy milk bread and a Kewpie-rich filling, this tamago sando–inspired sandwich brings serious konbini energy to ...