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A worker operates a forklift as giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive from Japan at Bifengxia Panda Base in Yaan, China, on Wednesday.
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Jan 28, 2026
Japan-born pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive home in China
The panda¡¯s journey coincided with a low point in Sino-Japanese relations over Taiwan.
The Japanese version of "m¨¡b¨­ d¨­fu," a tofu and pork stew, is less spicy than the original Sichuan dish.
LIFE / Food & Drink / 51³Ô¹ÏÍøESE KITCHEN
Nov 2, 2025
A Sichuan-inspired classic gets an umami boost
Toss in some shiitake mushrooms into your ¡°m¨¡b¨­ d¨­fu,¡± a spicy stew of tofu and pork, for a savory boost.
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Mar 15, 2023
Kenichi Chin, ¡®Iron Chef¡¯ of Chinese cuisine, dies at 67
Chin, whose real name was Kenichi Azuma, was the oldest son of Kenmin Chin, who is believed to have popularized Sichuan cuisine in Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2021
Thousands evacuated from floods in China¡¯s Sichuan province, more rain forecast
In Sichuan, torrential rain since Friday has raised the water levels of 14 rivers, swept away boats and bridges and forced the evacuation of more than 4,600 people, state media reported.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 24, 2021
Top 5: The best soupless tantanmen in Tokyo
Tantanmen in Japan is less tethered to the dish¡¯s Sichuan heritage, leaving room for innovation. Here are five tantanmen restaurants in the capital worth the tongue-tingling spice.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Apr 17, 2021
How to make Japanese-Chinese fusion m¨¡p¨­ d¨­fu
Tempered with the inclusion of red miso, this Japanese-Chinese fusion mu0101pu014d du014dfu is a flavorful and beginner-friendly introduction to the intricacy of Sichuan spice.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 31, 2020
Forest fire kills 19 in China¡¯s Sichuan province, state media reports
A forest fire that is threatening an LPG storage site and two petrol stations has killed 19 people, including 18 firefighters, in southwest China¡¯s Sichuan province, state news agency Xinhua and city officials reported on Tuesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Sep 22, 2018
Kouki Watanabe: Sparks fly between son and father
Run by father-and-son duo Toshihiro and Kouki Watanabe, Taihou remains a cozy, unfussy, family-run restaurant rooted in Kyoto¡¯s Nijo district. But that modesty can¡¯t hide what is some of the best Sichuan food you¡¯ll find in the city.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Jun 10, 2017
Taihou: Excellent Sichuan cuisine in a family atmosphere
Taihou is the kind of place where everybody gets to know your name. On a recent visit for Sunday lunch I stayed well past last orders, past dessert, past an impromptu cheese course, only leaving before chef Kouki Watanabe and his staff sat down for their meal and a power nap before gearing up for the...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 27, 2011
History museum takes no prisoners
A powerful earthquake devastated Sichuan Province in 2008 and recovery is still ongoing, but this prosperous and fertile region of southwest China has also suffered a series of man-made disasters.
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.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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