Japanese food

Famed Japanese doughnut chain I’m donut? to debut in December at Ion Orchard

Leafy greens shortage in Japan causes headaches for restaurants

The retail price for a kilogram of lettuce was 1,143 yen (S$9) from Oct 5 to 7, roughly double the average over the past five years.

Sightseeing bus serving conveyor-belt sushi to be launched in Tokyo on Oct 10

Tourists from Oct 10 can dine on a conveyor-belt Sushi Bus as they see the Japanese capital’s sights.

Another one bites the crust: Pizza Studio Tamaki to close S’pore outlet on Oct 31

The Japanese pizzeria, founded by chef Tsubasa Tamaki, opened its outlet in Tanjong Pagar in June 2025.

Viral Japanese bakery I’m Donut? to open outlet in Singapore

Japanese bakery I’m Donut? made waves on social media for its pillowy doughnuts.

Japanese beef bowl chain Matsuya to open first Singapore outlet

Established in 1966, Matsuya is one of Japan’s three major chains alongside Yoshinoya and Sukiya.

Pickle-flavoured tart? AI inspires Japan’s convenience stores

Major chains like FamilyMart are turning to AI to develop products, including some unexpected flavours.

Ajinomoto to hike prices for mayonnaise, other products by 6-10%

Ajinomoto said on Sept 9 it will raise prices for mayonnaise and other products in a bid to pass on increased raw material costs amid the Middle East conflict.

Sake from Japan’s Yamaguchi wins International Wine Challenge contest

The winner in the Japanese sake category was chosen among 1,738 entries submitted by 457 companies.

Japan sushi giant pulls campaign with manga character Chiikawa after employee steals prizes

Momonga, a character of Chiikawa, displayed at a restaurant of conveyor-belt sushi chain Kura Sushi in Tokyo on Sept 3.

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