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Photo Gallery: Scenes from an Eating Tour of Japan

In case you don't follow us on Instagram (for shame!), this past week was marked by an onslaught of updates from Japan, where our EiC Chris Schonberger has been frolicking with deer,…

Goya champuru (photo: flickr/jetalone)

Introduction to Okinawan Food

Sitting at the southernmost tip of Japan, Okinawa is an archipelago with its own cuisine distinct from what you'll find in, say, Osaka or Fukuoka. Locals from the prefecture dine on a mix of…

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A New Study Investigates Our Love Affair with Ramen

For years, the word ramen would make most people's minds immediately go to the instant-noodle variety, so long a staple of dorm rooms and bachelor pads. But these days, the real deal—prepared…

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A 3-Minute Food Tour of Japan (Video)

The latest episode of The Perennial PlateĀ (a weekly online documentary series) has been making the rounds on the web this week, and for good reason: It covers the always stunning food culture of…