As a Japanese nutritionist living in the U.S., I love shopping for traditional foods that I grew up eating, such as seaweed, beans, matcha, multigrain rice, and sweet potatoes. I sometimes go to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit another record high in 2025, ...

If you already think your local Costco’s food court alone is worth a trip to the grocery store — where you can snag cheesy Chicken Bakes and $1.50 hot dogs — the options at Costco locations in Japan ...

The food at 7-Eleven locations in Japan is in a completely different league compared to stores in the United States. The U.S. stores mainly offer soda, chips, and mediocre slices of pizza — and it's ...

Convenience stores, a very American concept for people on the go, were first introduced in Japan in the 1970s. Today, they’re an intrinsic part of life throughout the country – even more so than in ...

Start with the bulgogi bake and end with some Hokkaido soft serve. Derin Yilmaz began her editorial work as a culture and entertainment writer, reviewing films, music, and TV. Her passion for food ...