A Japanese convenience store is closing two of its Richmond locations at the end of the month. Daruma, known for its ...

The shop is owned by the same group behind the higher-end Ryuko restaurants as well as the Koko Japanese food stall in the ...

I. The Rice of Time (Origins & Early History)Before the lacquered boxes, before the neatly packed parcels, there was simply hoshi-ii — dried rice, carried by 12th-century samurai and travellers. A ...

“The konbini is the cornerstone of urban life,” says Stefanie Breschi, referring to Japan’s famous convenience stores. Your favourite chain can ... which also features bento, donburi bowls and nikuman ...

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The Land of the Rising Sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...

Musubi is one of life's great pleasures. The "sandwich" of sticky rice stuffed with a thick slice of grilled Spam and wrapped ...

Japanese cuisine is a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation, and its approach to portable food storage is no exception. From the humble origins of bento boxes to the sleek, modern designs we ...

We have fun choosing everyone’s eki-ben, or train bento box ... is exciting and stimulating for kids. Japanese toilets are attractions. Convenience stores are attractions.