Digital is transforming how we eat. Anyone with a kitchen and a camera can take a picture, upload it and watch it spread in seconds. With millions of recipes and thousands of bloggers, nutritionists, and chefs at our fingertips, how is 'always on' information shaping our diet?

With positive developments on the horizon – from rising tourism to greater cultural recognition – years of pessimism is making way for a new upbeat mood in Japan; reflected in the growing popularity of television programs like You wa nani shi ni Nippon e? (Why Did You Come to Japan?)

From ramen shops to sushi stands, there’s no doubt that eating out is big business in Japan. But authentic, local dining is off-limits to many foreigners due to the formidable language barrier that persists outside major cities. Could an app get tourists to pick up the chopsticks?

The Japanese really aren’t lovin’ it when it comes to fast food. Following numerous safety scandals, fast food sales dropped by 3% in 2014. McDonald’s has taken a huge hit; it registered losses of 39% in the year up to January 2015. Now, the chain is hoping to win Japan’s trust back.