Summer in Japan means it’s festival time! The streets are filled with lanterns, music, and yatai food stalls offering delicious snacks. With flavors and textures that surprise and delight, Japanese festival fare is a must-try experience!

For many travelers visiting Japan, one surprise at the dinner table is the loud sound of noodle slurping. Trying it just once might completely change how you think about eating noodles!

If you’re heading to Japan and want a tasty, quick snack, onigiri is where it’s! You’ll find them in every convenience store across the country.

Sometimes, when the cravings hit just right, nothing in the world is better than a solid pack of ramen. Not the fancy stuff served in Michelin-starred restaurants or hip new fusion pop-ups. No, sometimes all you need is some instant ramen. It tastes good, can be spruced up to be filling, and comes in many...

Summer in Japan is a vibrant season filled with energy, flavor, and fun. There are many ways to enjoy the warm weather, from dancing at outdoor music festivals to slurping cold noodles in the mountains.

If you’re into warm, fish-shaped sweet snacks, taiyaki is about to be your new best friend. These cute little cakes are shaped like tai (red sea bream), a fish that brings good luck in Japan.