Growing up in Nara, Japan, I always loved eating "wagashi," or traditional Japanese sweets. My favorite was pudding and cakes made ... charter schools and food banks.

T here's no denying it: From Osaka, the city so popular with foodies it's called "Japan's Kitchen," to the unexpectedly tasty and affordable meals at 7-Eleven, Japan is one of the best places in ...

Karaage was said to be the late Anthony Bourdain's favorite food in Japan, something he'd buy at convenience stores like 7-11 whenever he was there. Where to get it in L.A: ...