Tokyo’s bustling district of Shinjuku has many busy eateries, but there’s one spaghetti specialty restaurant where you’ll find long lines of people waiting to get in called Al dente Shinjuku Center building (referred to below as “Al dente”). It first opened in 1979 in the Shinjuku Center Building and continues draw in many customers to this day. Al dente’s bacon…

Every visit to Japan promises a plethora of culinary experiences. Among sushi, ramen, tempura, and the rest of traditional Japanese fare, there lies a hidden gem – Japanese pasta. This delightful fusion of Italian pasta and Japanese ingredients and flavors has been stirring up the gastronomic world with its creativity and deliciousness. What is Japanese Pasta? Japanese pasta, as the…