The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of stability, the need for them faded, forcing these warriors to find a new way of ...

Nara’s chagayu stands out for its soupy, non-sticky texture. Originating in the Kamakura period when Buddhist monks savored it, the dish later became a staple in common households, widely enjoyed ...