Restaurants urge review of ban, but others cautious after tests of samples near Fukushima show no signs of negative impact on ...

TOKYO -- Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has stated there is "no data" showing health hazards from the food dye Red No.

“Umami” refers to a savoury taste that adds depth and richness to food. In Japan, whether at street food stalls or in fine restaurants, the umami flavour is always present. Over the years, the ...

At the FoodEx 2024 show in Tokyo, the Ministry of Agriculture ... Supply and demand: Ajinomoto and Meiji among Japanese brands to focus on inventory management to cut food waste Major Japanese brands ...

This program was designed to certify overseas restaurants, bars and retailers which carry Japanese food and beverages as official “Japanese Food Supporters” in order to further promote Japanese ...

Food and drink prices are continuing to rise in Japan with a new survey showing that ... domestic food and beverage makers. The results show that the prices of over 1,600 items are set to increase ...

Until only a few decades ago, there were no strict guidelines regarding food labels and allergies in Japan. In many cases, it was assumed that common sense directed food choices (given that you knew ...

The government said Friday that it will step up efforts to increase the country's exports of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and food products. The government has been supporting the development ...

When it comes to food presentation, the Japanese are experts. From super kawaii (cute) character bento boxes to luxurious ¥30,000 sushi courses, it’s safe to say people place great importance on looks ...

While curries from the aforementioned countries like India will place a lot of emphasis on the aromatics and the spiciness of the dish, Japanese curry is the ultimate comfort food, striving to be much ...

Stronger wages have contributed to the decision by Japan's central bank to raise rates to about 0.5%. The BOJ reiterated that ...