NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An herbal remedy widely used in Japan to ease menopause symptoms failed to show the same benefits in a clinical trial of U.S. women, researchers report. The study looked at ...

Shiso (pronounced SHEE-soh) is one of the most popular culinary herbs in Japan. Perhaps best known in the U.S. as a sushi wrapper, the leaf has a number of uses in the kitchen. It comes in two ...

Prior to the 2002 World Cup, hallucinogenic mushrooms were legal in Japan. They were sold in little vending machines at love hotels across Japan and funky little shops. Then, worrying about an influx ...

Shiso is a Japanese herb that can add interest to your garden and to your recipes. Known botanically as Perilla frutescens var. crispa, several types grow well here in Hawaii, with slightly different ...