Melinda Joe

On a snowy winter day, Miho Fujita, president of Mioya Shuzo sake brewery in Ishikawa Prefecture, dons a white jacket and picks up a long, wooden paddle.

As I pass through the entrance of Asaba Ryokan , a traditional Japanese inn situated in the tranquil hot spring town of Shuzenji, Shizuoka Prefecture, I

ISHIKAWA, Japan -- Miho Fujita was visiting her mother in Tokyo when a massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Ishikawa prefecture's Noto Peninsula on Jan. 1, 2024.

Holly Graham has stories to tell. She's ridden the Trans-Siberian Railway alone, watching the Russian landscape unfold in a vodka-fueled blur.

Chef Takatoshi Kadowaki isn't afraid to recommend a California wine to accompany your premium sushi dinner.

Michelin-star Tokyo restaurant Udatsu Sushi has opened a branch in Hong Kong. Its chefs tell the Post about constantly innovating and their quest to create the perfect meal.

From its ‘vegeroll' to drink pairings and the art on the wall, expect the unexpected at Tokyo restaurant Udatsu Sushi's branch in Hong Kong

In the world of fine dining, sommeliers have long been cast in supporting roles, their expertise confined to curating wine lists and making pairing suggestions.

I'm supine on a padded mat as waves of sound wash over me. The vibrations of a gong reverberate through my chest, intertwining with the ethereal