Japan is famously one of the safest places in the world, but the country still has a dark side. Chilling ghost stories, scary urban legends, and haunted places are all part of Japanese culture.

Take a look inside a Japanese neighborhood izakaya, where warmth and community spirit thrive. From signature dishes to heartfelt connections, see how these small bars serve as a second home for their ...

Ever experienced the “blame the gaijin” trope? You’re alone in your apartment when your landlord emails your wife about the “loud sex” you’ve been having every night — except she’s been out of town ...

Rice shortages, crime and loud sex—here’s why some think foreigners are “ruining” Japan (and what the data actually says). Ever experienced the “blame the gaijin” trope? You’re alone in your apartment ...

A new Japanese restaurant in Fort Worth has been getting lots of buzz on social media — and no, it’s not a sushi place. Its name is Ichiro Izakaya Diner and Bar, and it’s located at 401 Bryan Ave., ...

The team behind two hot Japanese restaurants in Miami, Uchi and Uchiko, is adding another Japanese restaurant to the city’s dining scene. This one’s all about cocktails – and lots of them. Hai ...

Nearly 16 hours and a Pacific Ocean away, a honky-tonk bar, adorned with Buc-ee’s merchandise, neon signs and cowboy hats, sits on a busy street in Tokyo. For some tourists, it feels like home—evoking ...

The gospel of country music appears to be spreading like wildfire all across the globe. With more country acts launching world tours this year in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, it's safe to say ...

The new addition will be a Japanese-style cocktail bar called 116 Crown by Hachiroku, taking over the Ninth Square space on Crown Street that housed the high-end cocktail bar 116 Crown for 17 years ...

Bar & Restaurant Expo, the premier destination for hospitality professionals, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 24-26, 2025, and it is thrilled to announce the third annual ...