The culture of Japan has evolved greatly over the years, from the country's original Jomon culture to its contemporary hybrid culture, which combines influences from Asia, Europe and North America. After several waves of immigration from the continent and nearby Pacific islands (see History of Japan), followed by a heavy importation of culture from China, the inhabitants of Japan experienced a long period of relative isolation from the outside world under the Tokugawa shogunate until the arrival of the "The Black Ships" and the Meiji era. As a result, a culture distinctively different from other Asian cultures developed, and echoes of this persist in contemporary Japan.

A resource site dedicated to the Japanese snack, Pocky. It contains photos, resources and in depth information regarding the popular snack and it s history. A must read for any pocky addict!

Jiaozi (Chinese transliteration) or gyōza (Japanese transliteration) and also known as mandu (Korean transliteration), is a Chinese dumpling, widely popular in China, Japan, Korea, as well as outside of East Asia particularly in the United States.

Jiaozi (Chinese transliteration) or gyōza (Japanese transliteration) and also known as mandu (Korean transliteration), is a Chinese dumpling, widely popular in China, Japan, Korea, as well as outside of East Asia particularly in the United States.

The 2007 Honda Fit has a LOT to live up to. Honda has been near the top of the US automotive “food chain” for decades now. The Japanese manufacturer has gone from success to success with wildly-popular models like the Civic and Accord, and has revitalized the American driving experience for millions of faithful customers.

Filipino food are not very popular when compared to other Asian food like Chinese or Japanese. But that shouldn't be the case. Filipino food are a delight to have and so easy to cook. Find out how.