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Ginza Hachigou: Fresh Ramen Flavor from France-Trained Chef
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (113+ words) Ginza Hachigou: Fresh Ramen Flavor from France-Trained Chef'nippon.com - Ginza Hachigou: Fresh Ramen Flavor from France-Trained Chef The Ever-Evolving Culture of Ramen Michelin-Recognized Noodles in Ginza Ginza Hachigou's ramen has a clear soup built around chicken, with toppings of cured…...
Japanese Matcha Taking the World by Storm
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (453+ words) Matcha, a variation of green tea, finds its origins in China and was brought to Japan more than 800 years ago. However, the practice of enjoying matcha survives only in Japan, and over the centuries Japan has developed unique cultivation and…...
15 Years On: Fukushima Winery Becoming Community Hub
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (457+ words) Tomioka, Fukushima Pref., March 13 (Jiji Press)--A winery in the town of Tomioka in Fukushima Prefecture has taken off as a place for locals to interact with each other. This spring, the winery will sell the first wine made in…...
15 Years On: Newcomer Helps Revive Ishinomaki's Fishing Industry
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (224+ words) 15 Years On: Newcomer Helps Revive Ishinomaki's Fishing Industry'nippon.com - 15 Years On: Newcomer Helps Revive Ishinomaki's Fishing Industry Ishinomaki, Miyagi Pref., March 12 (Jiji Press)--In Ishinomaki, a Pacific coastal city in northeastern Japan, Miki Takahashi begins work before dawn, following the…...
The Future of Food? Alternative Seafood, Cultured Meat, and Serving Robots
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (392+ words) The Future of Food? Alternative Seafood, Cultured Meat, and Serving Robots'nippon.com - The Future of Food? Alternative Seafood, Cultured Meat, and Serving Robots Use of Seafood Substitutes The online Japanese gourmet and restaurant guide Gurunavi conducted a survey in January…...
Japanese Sake Exports Rise Again in 2025
1+ week, 3+ day ago (417+ words) Japanese Sake Exports Rise Again in 2025nippon.com Japanese Sake Exports Rise Again in 2025 China Top Destination by Value of Exports The total value of exports of Japanese sake rose by 5.5% year on year to "45.9 billion in 2025, according to figures from…...
New Japonisme: The Global Appeal of Japanese Culture
1+ week, 4+ day ago (257+ words) What is it that has made Japanese manga so beloved worldwide? US Professor Susan Napier, who has studied Japanese culture for more than 40 years, says that the characters seem more real than those in Hollywood movies. Japan has also come…...
The Price of Lunch: How Much is Expensive in Japan?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (150+ words) In a survey in Japan, one in three respondents thought that the price range of "900 to "1,199 could be considered expensive. Eating out for lunch is a great way to take a break. When it comes to price though, in a…...
Planned Food Price Hikes in Japan Down 70 Pct for March
2+ week, 5+ day ago (147+ words) Planned Food Price Hikes in Japan Down 70 Pct for March'nippon.com Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)--The number of food and beverage items slated for price hikes in Japan in March is down 73 pct from the same month last year, a…...
McDonald's Menu Prices to Go Up in Japan Wed.
3+ week, 1+ day ago (365+ words) Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)--McDonald's Co. (Japan) said Tuesday that it will raise the prices of about 60 pct of its menu items by 10-50 yen starting Wednesday. The markups reflect higher material, energy and labor costs, according to the hamburger chain....