Umami demands attention, precision, and understanding. It remains widely misunderstood, yet is an essential flavor in the best Japanese cuisine.

Japan's rising food prices are straining household budgets, thanks to a rice shortage with links to extreme weather.

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Egg prices are on the rise in Japan, and producers, distributors and retailers indicated on March 19 that they expect the ...

A new generation of royalty is being introduced to Hawaii with the latest introduction of contests at the Miss Hawaii USA pageant.

As the team gains attention for its hot start, a recent visit by the popular Baseball Bat-Bros YouTube series has added to the momentum. Host Will Taylor and first baseman Ben Zeigler-Namoa teamed up ...

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Commercial production of black eggs boiled in the bubbling hot springs of Owakudani began several decades ago—but the ...

Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its list of the most affordable destinations for summer travel in April and May ...

A travel writer shares her foolproof Japan packing list, complete with the 17 important travel essentials she never leaves ...

Welcome to the view from the stands in the middle of the jammed sellout at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday as the Dodgers and Cubs opened MLB’s regular season. Baseball in Japan — the ...

Organizers of what has become the largest Japanese cultural festival in North America are once again expecting upwards of 100 ...