Focus

Meals on Rails: Japan’s Marvelous Ekiben Lunch Boxes

Roll out the Barrel—Fermentation in Wooden Vats is the Perfect Recipe for Truly Characterful Soy Sauce

Where Hot Springs Meet Farm-to-Table: Enowa Botanical Retreat, Yufuin

Capturing the taste of Miyazaki : Foil-Grilled Shiitake

The Thriving Pub Culture of Japan’s Yokocho Side Streets

Spying Out New Frontiers of Flavor: Pairing Japanese Green Tea with Food

Deliciously Different — Savoring Shiitake in a Magical Land

Take a moment to relax Japanese-style with tea and wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery)

Reared in the northernmost tip of Japan, premium scallops with concentrated umami savoriness and sweetness

The nabe (Japanese-style hot pot) dishes that bring people together in the Japanese winter

Miso, an incredibly versatile and nourishing traditional Japanese fermented food

How to enjoy Kaiseki course cuisine, giving thanks to the blessings of nature