New to Japanese cooking? These 10 easy recipes are the perfect place to start! From classic comfort dishes like miso soup and ...

Pictures of Belonging at the Smithsonian American Art Museum spotlights Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo, three ...

Discover the ultimate Shogayaki—Japan’s beloved ginger pork stir-fry! Thinly sliced pork is seared and coated in a bold, sweet-savory ginger sauce that’s packed with umami. Ready in minutes ...

The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy Shunmyo Masuno, trans. from the Japanese by Allison Markin Powell. Penguin, $20 (224p) ISBN ...

Explore why Japanese small homes are inspiring with smart design, efficient use of space, and a focus on calm and simplicity.

Latest news and in-depth analyses on Japanese politics, business, crime,technology, society and culture from Okinawa to Fukushima to Tokyo,translated into English from the oldest daily newspaper ...