Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at bladed tools. These items are used in countless situations, from cooking at home to providing frontline ...

Frozen food is extremely popular in Japan. A supermarket may have a dedicated section with hundreds of frozen items. While pasta is the most popular frozen food, options range from chopped vegetables ...

Japan is an island nation that stretches thousands of miles. “A country surrounded by the sea,” as one common expression has it. Perhaps not surprisingly, the country has had a highly developed ...