The US is Japan's biggest matcha buyer. It's straining the industry.

A look into why matcha is so expensive and how demand in the US is driving prices higher.
LAist

Gift Guide: 10 local food-and-drink-related gifts to give this season

This guide features the local gems, craft collabs and insider picks that show you actually get their vibe — not just their ...

This Secret Amazon Storefront Is Filled With Japanese Kitchen Tools $15 or Less

This hidden Amazon storefront is full of Japanese kitchen tools under $15. Shop our favorite finds, including chopsticks, ...

Scramble to 'sell Japan' sounds fiscal warning bells

Investors bailing out of the yen and Japan's government bonds have driven borrowing costs there to record highs, bending ...

Japanese series Last Samurai Standing gives a stylish spin to the death tournament

Discover how Last Samurai Standing blends historical drama with intense action as former warrior Shujiro enters a violent, ...
Roger Ebert

It’s The Funniest Shit: Hikari on ‘Rental Family’

Afterwards, Hikari directed episodes of the streamer’s Emmy-winning bleak comedy “ Beef ” and a few episodes of HBOMax’s “ ...
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20 Best Japanese Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know Existed

Best Japanese Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know Existed Links to the best Japanese Kitchen Gadgets are listed down below: ...
Midlife Healthy Living on MSN

15 Must-Try Japanese Desserts Worth Every Bite

Japan has mastered the art of creating desserts that balance sweetness with subtle flavors and beautiful presentation. Every ...
Family Destinations Guide

This Dreamy Garden In Missouri Was Ripped From The Pages Of A Romantic Novel

Tucked away in Springfield, Missouri lies a 7.5-acre paradise that feels like it was plucked straight from a romance novel set in Kyoto – the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, where Midwestern ...