On a snowy day in the quiet town of Kumamoto, dozens of Japanese office workers in safety helmets and sneakers crouch low on their office chairs, eyes fixed on the starting line, ready to launch.

Japan's ritual, precision, and regional specialization extends to casual fare as much as fine dining. Especially popular during the winter months, oden — found at street stalls and small, casual ...

Sando Street's main draw is its sandos — sandwiches made on fluffy Japanese milk bread called shokupan. Popular sandos include Korean BBQ or traditional Japanese flavors, but there are also sweet ...

Discover a hidden side of Japan’s food culture as we explore a remote island packed with unique street food and surprising ...

Japanese denim could make you the coolest gift giver on the planet. Kojima Jeans Street and several small side streets are together lined with more than 40 shops selling popular Japanese jeans brands ...

From diverse street food to unique street fashion, Japan and South Korea have become popular tourist destinations. While visiting both countries this past spring break, I enjoyed noticing some ...

Thousands gathered for the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade on Saturday, but the fun and festivities didn’t stop there — the Japanese Street Festival in D.C. attracted its fair share of visitors ...

In May, chef Reyna Duong announced she would be closing Sandwich Hag, the beloved bánh mì shop in the Cedars. After a decade in the Dallas food scene that included recognition from the James Beard ...

Over 40,000 people were expected to attend the 64th annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival hosted by The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: PRImageFactory / Getty Images Japan is an endlessly expansive place to visit for anyone who loves food. The culinary ...