Residents of Littlemore, Oxford, are using historic Japanese wooden clappers, hyōshigi, for neighbourhood patrols to deter criminals after tyre slashings and a stabbing. Councillor David Henwood explains how the method builds community spirit.
A Japanese robotic toothbrush promises a thorough clean in half the time. The g.EN device, designed for accessibility, has smashed its £107k crowdfunding target. Read more.
Yamagata, Japan's self-proclaimed ramen kingdom, battles Niigata for culinary supremacy. Discover the city's noodle obsession, its historic roots, and the surprising health risks behind the beloved comfort food.
Okunoshima, a Japanese island once home to a secret poison gas factory, is now overrun by rabbits. But its Instagram fame hides a precarious reality for the animals and a forgotten history. Discover the island's dual legacy.
The anime film 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' earns over $70m in its US debut, highlighting the genre's rise from niche art to a global economic powerhouse. Discover how anime is reshaping entertainment.
Finland's northern tech city of Oulu is set to host the European Capital of Culture in 2026. Discover its unique blend of digital innovation, air guitar championships, and Arctic charm.
A personal account of how UK food inflation is pricing families out of basics like lentils and rice. With food bank use soaring, we examine the crisis and demand government action.
Catalonia's Gastrosàvies project enlists over 100 grandmothers to preserve rustic cuisine. Discover how they're safeguarding heritage dishes from pizza and sushi's rise.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after a violent assault at a Yokohama Rubber plant near Tokyo left multiple people with stab wounds and chemical injuries. Read the latest updates.
A food hygiene expert reveals the safest methods for reheating Christmas turkey, vegetables, and more to avoid food poisoning this Boxing Day. Follow these essential tips.
From Crete's culinary delights to Skopelos's culture and Antiparos's secluded coves, find your perfect Greek island escape. Expert tips and local insights for 2025/2026.
Explore the dangerous world of 1980s Japanese hardcore punk as Lip Cream, Death Side & the Nurse recall societal rejection, violent gigs, and the thrill of rebellion. New album reissues revive this explosive era.
UK scientists are releasing biological agents like South American weevils to combat invasive plants such as floating pennywort and Japanese knotweed, aiming to protect native wildlife.
Food writer Jimi Famurewa reveals why his mother's peppery homemade scotch egg is the non-negotiable centrepiece of his family's festive leftovers. Discover the recipe and its surprising West African connections.
South Korea's iconic kimchi faces a pricing crisis at home, with cheaper Chinese imports now dominating the market. Discover the cultural and economic battle for the nation's soul food.
The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their rebuild by signing Japanese home run record-holder Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract. Discover the details of the deal.
Activists in Santa and elf costumes stole groceries from a Montreal supermarket to feed the hungry, protesting corporate greed amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read the full story.
A Guardian report from Atlanta reveals starkly different experiences of food affordability under Trump's second term, from soaring pantry demand to luxury caviar bumps. Discover the economic divide on your plate.
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
A new study reveals the world's top food destinations. Naples takes the crown, but no UK city made the top 30. Discover the full list and the Italian dominance.
The European Parliament has voted to ban plant-based products from using names like 'sausage'. Critics argue the move, backed by the meat industry, misleads consumers and stifles innovation. Discover the implications for sustainable food.
Leyton Calling has secured permission to open a permanent weekend night market in East London from February 2026, featuring global street food, drinks, and live music.
A journalist's quest to break a UK record by eating Dave's Hot Chicken's Carolina Reaper tenders in Soho leads to searing pain and a cautionary tale about extreme spice. Discover the full fiery story.
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
British baker Richard Hart faces backlash after criticising Mexico's bread culture on a podcast. Food bloggers compare him to Christopher Columbus. Read the full story.
Market Place Food Hall has opened in London's West End with five floors of surprisingly affordable food from 16 traders. Discover the must-try dishes and why it's a game-changer for pre-theatre dining.
The UK's Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate after finding undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
The Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate bars due to undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
The Food Standards Authority warns consumers with allergies to avoid popular Dubai-style chocolate bars after finding undisclosed peanuts and sesame. Stay safe this festive season.