The onigiri or rice ball is one of Japan's most popular traditional snacks. Although they once used to be sold in specialty shops, nowadays they're virtually ubiquitous, available in convenience ...

When I was growing up in Tokyo in the ‘60s, we had bento day at school once a week. This meant mother had to get up early and fix lunch for her five children. We were proud of her bento, which might ...

When I was very little we lived in Japan. I don’t remember much, but in the last few years I’ve been making an effort to learn more about the food and culture of the place that was once my home.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Despite spending a year searching for the perfect rice, Kantaro Okada could not make any money at his Japanese cafe selling onigiri, the ...

The onigiri or rice ball is one of Japan's most popular traditional snacks. Although they once used to be sold in specialty shops, nowadays they're virtually ubiquitous, available in convenience ...