Food Archives - Have Ya Seen Japan

Osaka Expo 2025 – where culture, technology, and lifestyle unite

Posted on: May 4, 2025May 4, 2025

Here at the Osaka Expo, the world gathers to showcase the latest lifestyle, tech, and cultural trends of their home country.

Posted on: May 3, 2025May 3, 2025

Fukuoka is known for its beautiful coastal scenery, yatai food stands, and ferries to Korea. Here’s what to expect with Fukuoka’s street life.

Posted on: May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

I’ve written about ekiben or “train station lunch packs” before, but had to do a piece on these luxurious gourmet ekiben from Kyoto Station!

In the humble backstreets of Kyoto’s Shijo street, Moon & Back Ramen Bar is serving up delicious flame-torched Wagyu beef amen!

I talked about the struggles of getting your protein fix in Japan in a previous article, but Uber Eats has made it so much easier! Uber Eats in […]

Cafe SAGAN is more than a cute little coffee house in Kyoto, it’s a full on authentic Japanese eatery with a Western touch! Cafe SAGAN is a small […]

Japan’s take on Korea’s 10 won bread, the 10 yen pan is a big coin-shaped baked delight that has been popularized at festivals and events.

Kyoto is the land of matcha green tea – matcha lattes and ice cream are just the tip of the iceberg, because now matcha pizza is on the menu!

Sakura season 2025 has arrived! Instead of just focusing on sakura-flavored treats, I’ll include all the best new spring treats this time.

Still the best sushi restaurant I’ve ever been to, I needed to revisit Matsuriya Yamahana with a bigger budget and a bigger appetite!

Sendai is home to the famous statue of Date Masamune, the Daimyo who founded modern-day Sendai along with these interesting local delicacies.

Washoku is a category of food that refers to the traditional set meals trademarked by Japanese cuisine. These 5 washoku meals are a must-try!