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It’s the third week in a row of REALLY big news in the food world — including (but not limited to) a new owner for the SIN ...

If you tried to keep track of every new restaurant and bar in New York, your head might spin. So just read this list instead. These are the openings that seem like they have the most potential.

Pro tip: Pairing ramen with cocktails (the best bars, below) is one of the best ways to experience Tokyo’s food scene. Kikanbo & Bar Libre. Ramen Nagi & Golden Gai. Afuri & Bar Trench. Fuunji & Bar ...

This is the first time the technology has been integrated into a commercial-grade humanoid robot for real-world use.

Originally from Japan, chef and entrepreneur Yoji Tokuyoshi has taken Milan’s culinary scene by storm since moving here ...

Techman Robot Partners with Panasonic Connect's Welding Systems Division to Advance Welding Automation in Japan By combining Techman Robot's advanced collaborative robot technology with Panasonic's ...

A vending machine in Tokyo, dubbed "Salad Stand," is offering fresh salads, juices and fruit granola, highlighting Japan's ...

We asked some of our favorite chefs, designers and artists to predict what will become our new obsession.

About 20 people lined the stairs leading to a restaurant ... Japan via Europe. It took both Eugenia and her parents around 10 days to come to Japan. They were housed in a home run by the Tokyo ...

TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday Tokyo has no plan to terminate a trade deal struck with the U.S. in 2019, but will keep voicing "grave concern ...

Socially conservative Japan welcomed a record 36.8 million tourists last year, thanks in part to the weak yen. Tokyo police did not respond to requests from AFP for information about the increase ...