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Phoebe Amoroso
For Phoebe Amoroso's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Ayatana's hand-pounded curry paste is just one example of what chef Bo Songvisava calls her revival of traditional Thai cuisine.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 8, 2023
Ayatana elevates Thai comfort food to gourmet cuisine
Japan has no shortage of Thai food, but this new Kyoto restaurant aims to transcend its reputation of a casual bite.
For drinks surrounded by some of Tokyo’s sleekest skyscrapes, Marunouchi House’s rooftop terrace can’t be beat.
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Aug 27, 2023
Skyline sips: Tokyo’s best rooftop bars
Instead of relegating it to a cherry blossom-related niche, Tokyo is recognizing the allure of drinking outside.
Ater Jimmie Husen
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 6, 2023
On plates, Sweden and Japan are a natural pair
Swedish and Japanese cuisine are not natural allies, but diners in Japan don’t seem to care when they taste this unique fusion for themselves.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 30, 2023
The ‘Two Faces’ of Gold Bar’s cocktails make for surprising sips
Minato Ward has no shortage of expensive cocktails, but Gold Bar mixes in as much style as the best of them.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 23, 2023
Japan tastes success at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony
The evening in Singapore marked the first full, in-person night of awards since the pandemic began.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 14, 2022
Subterranean sake: Cave aging Japan’s national drink
Sake isn't usually aged. When it is, though, it's virtually never done over years in repurposed underground caverns.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Aug 4, 2022
So you want to be a stand-up comedian?
Learn the tricks of the trade at Tokyo Comedy Bar, the capital's new stand-up comedy venue.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 17, 2021
Keep calm and tuck in: Tokyo discovers British cuisine isn’t just pie in the sky
Critics have missed, or chosen to stubbornly ignore, Britain's glorious culinary renaissance. Here are some of Tokyo's latest openings where you can get a taste of good ol' British grub.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 13, 2021
Bicycle boom: Why transportation in the ‘new normal’ is on two wheels
The COVID-19 pandemic has sent cycle sales soaring, but will the momentum keep rolling forward in Japan?
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Jan 30, 2021
How COVID-19 is forcing us to re-examine food waste
The pandemic is breaking down the 'invisible wall' between food producers and consumers. But is it enough to change wasteful habits?
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Dec 26, 2020
Top 5: Food trends our critics want to see Japan embrace in 2021
Eyes (and stomachs) are already turning to 2021. Five of The Japan Times' critics share the dining trends they'd like to see the country embrace.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 28, 2020
Twillo: Fairy tale yatai bar hits the streets of Tokyo after midnight
Running a traveling bar might seem like an avant-garde answer to the coronavirus, but owner Shotaro Kamijo is in the business for a different reason.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 26, 2020
Top 5: The best bakeries in Tokyo
Shokupan giving you a resting bread face? The Japan Times recommends five bakeries that hit the sweet spot between technique, innovation and taste.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 18, 2020
Summer sipping: How sake is getting creative in the heat
Sake brewers are embracing creative takes on natsuzake to bolster sales and tempt new drinkers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 21, 2020
Sake, sashimi and all-night hours: Tokyo's izakaya bars have it all
Although many bars and restaurants in Japan remain open, medical professionals strongly recommend people refrain from congregating in small, crowded spaces to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more information, visit bit.ly/whocovid19-jp.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Feb 15, 2020
Free-range eggs from Tottori help crack regional revitalization
A queue of people snakes alongside a shiny glass cafe, with many resigned to a two-hour wait. Their goal: some simple yet famously fluffy pancakes. This could be a typical scene from the trendy Harajuku neighborhood in Tokyo. Except this cafe is surrounded by hills of luscious green, hidden in the small town of Yazu, deep in Tottori Prefecture. A decade ago, there used to be a grand total of zero visitors, but last year, 350,000 flocked to the area — thanks to one man and his free-range eggs.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 4, 2020
The rapidly maturing market for Japan's artisanal cheeses
Few people associate Japan with artisanal cheese. But since the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement came into effect last year, Japanese cheese is gaining a global reputation for quality and innovative use of terroir.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.

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