The cuisine of Japan. Chef Jess Benefield had her passion for its flavors, regional traditions and seasonal emphasis sparked while cooking at Virago, under the mentorship of chef Robbie Wilson. In ...

The Green Pheasant, meanwhile, hails from Seed Hospitality, the folks behind East Nashville’s Two Ten Jack, which styled itself as an izakaya (a Japanese-style pub) before most people in our city had ...

Pheasants are traditional messengers from Heaven in Japanese folklore. So, what happened the day a giant red one appeared in the sky over that island nation? And, what was it? In the year 620 CE, a ...

National Animal of Japan: Japan does not officially designate a national animal. However, the green pheasant is popularly accepted as the national bird and cultural emblem. This vibrant bird is native ...