The Makers — Google Arts & Culture

The faces behind the flavors

The secret of how the Japanese food culture maintains its quality and variety

Farming Focus

An Up-and Coming Strawberry Farmer

A young 4th generation farmer takes over the family business

Farming Focus

The Future of Gender Equality Farming

Answering the big questions about the future

Farming Focus

Testing Fruit With A Tap

Discover the intricate, laborious quality control required to consistently deliver delicious pears to the public

Fruits of labour

Discover more about the innovations behind fruit farming in Japan

Take your pick

The different ways you can enjoy Japanese fruit

Freeze dried

Perfectly Freeze-drying Fruit

How peaches and grapes go from farm to freezer

Desserts

Desserts: Then and Now

The myriad of produce available year-round.

Wine

The Complexity of Japanese Wine

How an old grape plantation became the award-winning Domaine Tetta winery

Fruit picking

Fresh Fruits

Go fruit picking just one hour from the center of the city

The food you can't eat

Learn more about the Japanese art of making appetizing artificial food

Online Exhibit

The Art of Making Food Replicas

Discover the history of food replicas and how they're made

Online Exhibit

A History of Inedible Food

A timeline of Japan's culture of delicious-looking food replicas

The taste of Autumn

Seasonal specialities that are worth the wait

The Culture of Japanese Chesnuts

Chestnuts are a special treat that can only be bought when they are in season

Persimmon: The Fruit of the Gods

A journey to the Japan's ancient capital to learn the story behind the fruit

Petals to please your palette

Meet the people behind the flowers you can eat

How Edible Roses Are Sparking a Revolution

A closer look at the edible rose culture of Fukuyama

Discover

Push the boat out

The farmers travelling deep into the sea for the finest flavors

The makers go to market

Explore Japan's famous and extensive food markets

A Tour of Japan's Largest Fruit and Vegetable Market

At Ota market there's a commitment to taste, down to a single fruit

Toyosu Fish Market Virtual Tour in VR

Explore the newly opened Toyosu fish market getting ready for the auction

Tour the Toyosu Fish Market

Explore the newly opened Toyosu fish market getting ready for the auction

Creative solutions

Innovating the raw ingredients

Reviving Shodo Island

Meet the people revitalizing the land through the power of fruit!

How Japan Creates New Citrus Fruits Flavors

Come on an exploration of the amazing variety of unusual and delectable citrus fruit

Shonan Gold Fruit Keeps Getting Better

The ongoing quest to enhance the citrus fruit's value and find new ways it can delight the senses

Japan's Most Beloved Citrus Fruit

Let’s peel back the history of this ubiquitous orange

The Plum That Means Rainy Season Is Here

Discover the traditional ways to use up 'ume' at home

The science of soba

Discover the long history of soba and why it's still a staple today

Noodles

The Perfect 2:8 Blend of Soba Noodles

Learn about the soba shops who have been perfecting their recipes for hundreds of years

What to know before you go

From how to eat like a local to the top spots for culinary tourism

Home

Meshiagare! Flavors of Japan

Discover Japan's unique dishes, its foodie culture, its diverse landscape of ingredients, and the makers behind it all

The traditions and their evolution