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Many curry shops are going bankrupt in Japan as prices of mainstay ingredients have gone up due to a rice shortage, adverse weather and a weak yen.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 6, 2025
Soaring rice prices take a bite out of Japan¡¯s beloved curry shops
A total of 13 shops with more than ?10 million in debt filed for bankruptcy in the year ended March ¡ª a record high for a second consecutive year.
Food Court P. is home to four offshoots of popular Tokyo restaurants, such as Mikkeller Burger, which serves 10 taps of its own beer and occasional guest brews alongside its signature smash burgers.
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 25, 2025
Food Court P.?in Futako-Tamagawa takes communal dining in new direction
The newest dining destination in the Futako-Tamagawa neighborhood offers everything from South Asian curries to smash burgers.
The peculiar combo of curry with green tea over rice topped with a pork or chicken cutlet is Haraiso Sparkle's signature dish.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 23, 2025
At Osaka¡¯s Haraiso Sparkle, curry with a side of city pop
What began as a simple spice curry shop has now morphed into an offbeat, funky eatery.
The total cost of cooking curry rice has topped ?300 for the 12th straight month and is expected to exceed ?350 per serving in August, according to a survey.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 12, 2024
Making a bowl of curry rice at home now costs over ?300, survey says
The cost of the budget-friendly dish hit a record ?342 in July, up ?44 from the same period last year, according to a survey.
Three Tokyo restaurants claim to be the inventor of Japan's 'katsu kar¨¥' (breaded and fried pork served with Japanese curry), but Ginza Swiss' take (pictured) may be the most unique.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 25, 2024
Japan¡¯s dueling ¡®katsu¡¯ curry creators are just happy to see the dish thrive
1918? 1921? 1947? The dish¡¯s origin is uncertain, but its popularity today both within and beyond Japan is unassailable.
Who can survive summer on chilled noodles and salads alone?
LIFE / Food & Drink / 51³Ô¹ÏÍøESE KITCHEN
Aug 11, 2024
Fight fiery summer temps with this dry Japanese curry
This recipe is quick to prepare and can be made in advance, making it great for the hot summer months when you don¡¯t want to spend too much time in the kitchen.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Nov 20, 2022
Savoring the subcontinent: Tokyo¡¯s best Indian eats
Ever since 1927, when the the first ¡®authentic¡¯ curry in Japan was served, top-shelf samosas, masala chana and naan have only ever been a short trip away for Tokyoites.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Sep 4, 2021
Adi: A stylish tribute to comforting Nepalese curry
Its weekday lunch menu is the finest iteration of dal bhat ¡ª the Nepalese staple meal of rice and lentil stew, with curries, vegetables and achar pickles on the side ¡ª you can find in Tokyo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Jul 10, 2021
Where to find the best °ì²¹°ù¨¥±è²¹²Ô in Tokyo
From originators to usurpers and upstarts, Tokyo¡¯s curry bread scene is full of spice. Here¡¯s a roundup of some of the capital¡¯s famous karu0113pan purveyors
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Media / Japan Pulse
May 29, 2021
¡®Curry Police¡¯: A problematic music video leads to a problematic backlash
A Japanese music video filled with stereotypes about Indians leads to an angry response that exposes some nasty misogyny.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
May 1, 2021
This laid-back tea specialist has flown under Tokyo¡¯s radar ¡ª until now
The latest state of emergency in the capital means it¡¯s more important than ever to stay safe, which means outdoor dining. Cue the calm, secluded Sakuu.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 21, 2020
Top 5: The best soup curry restaurants in Tokyo
With temperatures dropping, what¡¯s more comforting than soup curry? The Japan Times shares five of the capital¡¯s best bowls.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Oct 17, 2020
Whether in curry or gelato, Kalpasi¡¯s spice blends are aromatic ¡ª and intriguing
Curry has been Tokyo¡¯s go-to comfort food this summer, and Curry Spice Gelateria Kalpasi¡¯s low-key June arrival hit the moment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 24, 2019
Coco Ichibanya restaurant chain plans to sell Japanese curry ... to India
A Japanese plan to sell curry in India all stemmed from a hungry expat looking for good food in Tokyo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Jul 27, 2019
Taiyo: Curry excellence built atop ¡®waves¡¯ of flavor
The first time I went looking for Taiyo, I couldn¡¯t find it. But I could smell it. Quite a few people had recommended that I check it out, especially as I have a crater-sized soft spot for curry. And so there I was in Saiin, an unpretentious neighborhood in the west of Kyoto, with the distinct aroma...
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / 51³Ô¹ÏÍøESE KITCHEN
Jul 20, 2019
The ongoing evolution of Japan¡¯s soup curry
This perfectly spicy soup curry is packed with healthy vegetables in a light, flavorful broth for an easily customizable, quick and easy meal.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 20, 2019
Mu-Hung: Chicken rice, laksa and classic hawker fare
For close on 20 years, this friendly, no-frills diner has been the go-to destination for Singapore street-level cooking — the kind of wholesome dishes you find at hawker centers and food courts in the island state — at least for the lucky people who live in western Tokyo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jun 1, 2019
The SG Club: Where the curry is as creative as the cocktails
Sometimes genius rears its head in the unlikeliest of guises. Or perhaps it¡¯s only to be expected that two of the most creative curry recipes in recent memory have been dreamed up by one of Tokyo¡¯s most innovative cocktail specialists, Shingo Gokan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 26, 2019
Calayer¡¯s curry slays with both flame and flavor
At Calayer, a curry restaurant that pays homage to thrash metal band Slayer, chef Takahiro Kubo prepares innovative, constantly changing curries for meat-lovers and vegans alike.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 19, 2019
CoCo Ichibanya curry makes London debut
Altogether CoCo Ichibanya, also known as ¡°CoCoIchi,¡± has more than 1,100 restaurants in Japan and about 150 more around the world, serving up unusual curries such as sausage; hamburger; and tomato and asparagus.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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