Food

3 articles.

• How to Order Ramen in Japan Without Panicking at the Machine

  July 25, 2026

  Most ramen shops in Japan use a ticket vending machine instead of a server taking your order. Here's exactly how it works, cash tips, and what to do if you can't read the buttons.

• Konbini Culture: Why Japanese Convenience Stores Aren't Really 'Convenience Stores'

  July 25, 2026

  7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart each have a real specialty, and konbini do far more than sell snacks. Here's how to actually use them like a local.

• Kaiten-zushi 101: How to Actually Order at a Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant

  July 22, 2026

  Plates gliding past on a conveyor belt, touchscreen ordering, bullet-train delivery for your extra order. Here's how kaiten-zushi actually works, and how to get the most out of it.