Breaking Asia

Japan’s Deep-Rooted Love for All Things Sesame

Japan’s Deep-Rooted Love for All Things Sesame

Japan is the largest consumer of Sesame in the world, with around 160,000 tons of import from Latin American annually. And for good reason: Sesame is one of the key ingredients in Japanese cuisine adding not only to the dish’s taste value but also nutritional content.

The Spread: Jamaican-Chinese Lobster, Mala Instant Noodles, and a Snack Box with a Mission

The Spread: Jamaican-Chinese Lobster, Mala Instant Noodles, and a Snack Box with a Mission

We’ve round up the most delectable news for your week – southeast Asian snack boxes share migrant and refugee stories, a new museum set to celebrate Chinese border culture, Nissin rolls out new soup flavor and healthy powdered beverage, Chef uses Michelin techniques in Jamaican-Chinese restaurant, and new ethical vegan wood developed by Indian fashion entrepreneur.

The Incredible Trashless Town of Kamikatsu

The Incredible Trashless Town of Kamikatsu

Located in the Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, Kamikatsu is a town unlike any other. Here, residents sort their waste perfectly, therefore making it the first-ever Zero Waste Town in Japan. You’ll be surprised to know about the simple way they achieved this.