Fried foods hold a special place in Japanese cuisine. While Japan is often celebrated for its delicate sushi, its comforting ramen, and its artfully prepared bento, we felt it was time its fried ...

Footage shows a food vendor preparing takoyaki, a popular Japanese deep-fried octopus snack, at a bustling street food stall. The woman is seen greasing a pan with rows of semi-spherical moulds before ...