For 450 years, the little-known Ryukyu Kingdom thrived in what is now Japan. Now, after nearly vanishing, its unique fusion cuisine is being revived.

The government has a goal of raising Japan's annual exports of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and food products to ¥2 trillion by 2025 and ¥5 trillion by 2030.

The Edo Period and the Birth of Modern Sushi. The Edo period (1603-1868) was a pivotal time for sushi’s development. As Japan entered a period of relative peace and stability, urban centers like ...

Rooted in washoku, a revered food culture that celebrates balance, harmony, and seasonality, Japanese cuisine offers an experience that's both unique and timeless.

The Ryukyu Islands stretch more than 1,100km, from the southern tip of Kyushu to north-eastern Taiwan. From 1429-1879, the archipelago flourished as a semi-autonomous state known as the Ryukyu ...

For 450 years, the little-known Ryukyu Kingdom thrived in what is now Japan. Now, after nearly vanishing, its unique fusion cuisine is being revived. "You can learn a lot about a person by looking ...