Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Japan has been one of the hottest travel destinations on earth for the past few years, breaking record after record, and more ...

The prospect of following one of America’s best sushi chefs on a food journey across Japan is tantalizing enough. But as I’d ...

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Japan twice in the recent past, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite places in the world. Everyone is organized and polite, there are bidets everywhere, the ...

Comfort food isn’t defined by the same qualities across cultures, although there are certainly similarities. “Japanese comfort food typically consists of dishes that one might find in a Japanese home ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. Fermentation has become a keyword these days, not just among chefs but the ...

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Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

The worlds of food and art collide with the free exhibit, “Looks Delicious!” at Japan House in Hollywood, which runs through Jan. 25, 2026. In Japan, the practice of shokuhin sampuru (or “sample foods ...

Amid tariffs and geopolitical headwinds, Japan’s trade data shows new patterns emerging – led by food products, tourism-linked consumption, and advanced manufacturing.