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.
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10 local food-and-drink-related gifts to give this season

Home cooks are always on the hunt for great spices to elevate their cooking — whether it's a simple plate of noodles, a tofu ...

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, ...

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, ...
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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: ...
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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 ...

The 8 Best Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Powders

Matcha is so much more than the latte you get at a coffee shop. Try one of these ceremonial-grade matcha powders to become a ...

The best budget-friendly secret Santa gifts for 2025 under $80

Finding the perfect gift on a budget is a big ask. We’ve taken the work out of it for you with our pick of the best, ...
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Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female prime minister

TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan’s first female prime minister, after her governing party secured a crucial coalition partner. Takaichi, 64, is set to replace Prime Minister ...