Shibuya


January 31, 2013

Tokyo JUNKtion: The B-Kyu Charm of Ramen

by Yoko Kumano

Ramen has always been big in Japan, and since the mid-2000’s it has exponentially grown in popularity and trendiness, with younger entrepenuers trying their hand at making the nation’s most beloved B-kyu (B-Class) food. B-kyu foods are defined as “comfort foods” like curry, ramen, gyudon (beef bowl) and yakisoba. In contrast, A-kyu (A-Class) foods are […]

January 9, 2013

Postcard from Tokyo

by Yoko Kumano

Cream anmitsu at Nakamuraya on the 9th floor of Tokyu department store (west wing) in Shibuya.