In this video, learn how to make a traditional Japanese Christmas Cake (Strawberry Shortcake) from scratch! This light, fluffy sponge cake is layered with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, making ...

Sake has a rich history complete with dragons and gods in ancient Japan. Today, the rice wine is still sacred and has UNESCO recognition for its intangible cultural heritage. Explore the rice wine in ...

On Dec. 14, the first day of the service, about 20 passengers enjoyed their meals and the scenery from their seats, which were converted to kotatsu — a table with an electric ... Staff Punished for ...

Reducing food loss and waste — edible food being discarded — is a major issue for Japanese society, which has a low rate of food self-sufficiency. The government and companies must put their ingenuity ...

TOKYO -- Japan's food supply relies on the work of farmers at home and across Asia, putting it at risk from global crop harvests damaged by extreme weather events. And that vulnerability comes on ...

(AP video by Fanny Brodersen) An elephant grazes on Christmas tree during the feeding of animals with unused Christmas trees at the Zoo, in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ebrahim ...

To explore ways to improve our food system, and to wrap up this year’s Christmas Lectures, Chris assembles an expert panel of scientists. With the help of the Royal Institution’s young ...

The Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes in the last 60 seconds before midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck and prosperity went viral in 2024, gaining popularity globally, including in India ...

This Dec. 31, 2024 image provided by Katie Workman shows an array of functional beverages. (Katie Workman via AP) ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This Dec. 31, 2024 image provided by Katie Workman shows an array of functional beverages. (Katie Workman ...