A vibrant array of vegetables, all uniform in size, shape, and colour, arranged neatly in the supermarket’s produce section. This is a familiar scene which we take for granted as we pick up our groceries. However, a harsh reality lies behind...
Artist Sebastian Masuda, a leading figure in Japan’s Kawaii culture, will produce Japan’s first restaurant on a disused elevated railway line, set to open in Kyoto’s Umekoji district on 20 September 2025. Named FUTURE TRAIN KYOTO DINER & CAFE...
Soup Stock Tokyo, a popular specialty soup restaurant chain, has announced the introduction of baby food and Kids’ Sets to its menu in all locations. As customers’ life stages change, the company has seen an increase in families with...
Coronavirus lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are coming to an end around the world. For many of us, confinement stress is transforming into anxiety over how to keep safe in a COVID-19 world. Aiming to keep the mood light, a restaurant in Japan is...
COVID-19 has had a sharp and immediate impact in every country, and the impact can also be seen in the food industry. Over the past few months, the Japan food industry has been hampered. by it. The industry, which is known for its elegance and...
Aiming to reduce landfill by 20,000 tons this year and every year thereafter, an Australian company has changed the diet of its lambs to create a tender, marbled meat on par with wagyu beef. The name of the meat, and the company, is ‘Mottainai Lamb...
Food is an essential part of our lives. Although Japan is blessed with food options from all around the world, food waste is also occurring daily. The reality is that food waste has risen to almost 6 million ton every year in Japan. On the other...
The Japanese archipelago stretches from north to south, giving a variety of climate. No doubt food cultures are different from place to place too. Well, here’s a piece of fantastic news for those who are curious about regional Japanese food...