From hot canned coffee and corn soup to highballs, dashi, and even gyoza, Japan’s vending machines offer a fascinating look ...

In Japan, when a craving for a satisfying but affordable meal hits, both locals and savvy visitors turn to a familiar favorite: gyoza, hearty pleated dumplings with succulent fillings of meat, ...

Pan-fried dumplings get an upgrade with the addition of crispy, lacy “wings.” Making gyoza can be a bit of a production but for chef Sylvan Mishima Brackett, it’s always worth it. As a child, his ...

Rie McClenny grew up in southwestern Japan with family members who not only loved to cook but, as the owners of a tearoom and cafe in their small seaside city, were pretty darn good at it. The simple, ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Rie McClenny grew up in southwestern Japan with family members who not only loved to cook but, as ...