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When a product does well, it’s only natural for other markets to want to replicate the success. Beyond that, producers can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. Sushi has become a part of the American diet and people seem ready to discover ...

Post World War II, architects like Kenzo Tange pioneered a new blend of tradition with modernism, sparking the influential Metabolist movement of the 1960s that imagined cities as organic, adaptable ...

When it comes to media, Japan is one of the greatest exporters of creative content. Whether it's Japanese film, video games, anime, or novels, the country consistently delivers quality storytelling ...

Kudos to you if you can speak perfect Japanese and order food at a neighborhood sushi bar in Tokyo. If you can, chances are that on your next trip to Japan, you may be able to score a better deal by ...

Nikkei cuisine is woven through Peruvian standards from jalea to ceviche. And don't you dare call it fusion. Hannah Walhout is freelance writer-editor formerly on staff at Food & Wine. She was also, ...

With the translation of Japanese literature into English, new meaning is given to the texts which illuminates our understanding of Japanese culture Understanding Japanese culture has fascinated the ...

Takashi Wakasugi's offbeat sense of humour helps him pay the bills. After moving from Japan to Australia, Mr Wakasugi decided he'd combine his passion for comedy with the need to improve his English. ...

The super-popular MAC brand was an overall favorite in our chef’s knife test, which is no small feat. It did the best at slicing through tomato skin without smushing. “The MAC has a very nice, evenly ...

Public views of other nationalities are often rooted in stereotypes. These perceived characteristics may or may not be fair or accurate. But they capture a public perception that may help explain ...