Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

What's the best rice cooker for 2025? Rice is one of the most versatile foods you can make. It can be a staple of a meal or a side, and there are so many ways to season rice. Getting it to the ...

With international cinema becoming more and more accessible through streaming platforms, Japanese films have garnered global recognition for their cultural richness and refreshing storytelling ...

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Black rice is that rare trifecta of delicious, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing. This dark-colored rice, which is a deep purple-black, has alternate names including purple rice, forbidden rice ...

The Miyawaki Forest Technique, invented by Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Professor Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s, is the inspiration for micro-forests worldwide. These diverse ...

Rice is a versatile grain and a staple in diets around the world. It’s inexpensive and can be prepared in a number of delicious ways. If you’ve heard of the raw food diet, then you’ve ...

For two centuries he has been known only by a nickname — Joe Cracker. Few know the tale today, but a dirt road and a small plaque in Halifax keep his memory alive. A plaque commemorating the ...

Ipswich had no answer, especially in the first half, and the hosts completely deserved the win. After the game, Declan Rice claimed that one of his teammates wasn’t feeling too well. Yet, he played ...

Mochi is a beloved Japanese treat made from glutinous rice pounded into a sticky, chewy delight. Savor it in many forms: filled with sweet red bean paste, dusted with kinako (roasted soybean flour ...