Soba Cha, or buckwheat tea, is made from roasted seeds of the Tartary buckwheat plant. It is a slightly different species ...

CHINO, Nagano Prefecture--A “world-first” analyzer was developed in this prefecture, noted for its “soba” production, to estimate the tastiness of the buckwheat noodles within seconds.

The cucumber is so unassuming. It's a simple green vegetable. Often served raw. And yet they're so delicious. One look at ...