In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste ...

In a world ruled by trends, social media and picture-perfect presentation, ancient traditions often remind us that old is ...

Growing up in Japan, home to some of the world's longest-living people, I fell in love with traditional Japanese food at a young age. My passion for clean and healthy eating is what inspired me to be ...

In Japan, snacks are called "oyatsu": light meals eaten between 2 and 4 p.m. to recharge, and they're especially important for kids. My own childhood favorites still bring back sweet memories.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. Food can be a source of contradiction in American life. While it brings pleasure, ...

Ever noticed how the world seems to have its own unique way of getting food from plate to mouth? While Indians scoop rice and curry with their fingers, the Japanese lift bowls and handle chopsticks ...