Sakai knives hand forged in Japan a chef’s favourite and a hit with overseas tourists
Forged and sharpened by hand based on centuries of tradition, Sakai's knives are used widely by chefs. Sales to overseas tourists are rising The global popularity of blades forged in the western Japan ...
A Sweet Japanese Valentine Tradition Is Nearly Dead
Japanese women traditionally gave chocolate to their male co-workers for Valentine’s Day. But shifting workplace norms now ...
Netflix Reveals 2025 Japan Slate of Film, TV Shows Including the Epic ‘Last Samurai Standing’ and Action Movie ‘Bullet Train Explosion’
The biggest Japanese title returning in 2025 on Netflix is the third season of Alice in Borderland. The sci-fi thriller, based on the manga of the same name by Haro Aso, has proved popular globally, ...
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Cultured eel making inroads in Japanese market; CellMeat, Umami Bioworks embrace animal-free growth factors for cultivated seafood
– A recent survey put out by Rehovot, Israel-based Foresea, a cultured seafood producer, suggests that Japanese consumers, ...