Krista Rogers

Starting with a love of J-Pop and J-dramas when she was 13, Krista Rogers has left her quiet New England hometown in the States both to study abroad in Tokyo and to work on the JET Program in beautiful Yamagata prefecture. She misses chatting in the local dialect and staging Kamehameha battles in the hallway with her students. Although she's currently working on her master's degree in Boston, she will without a doubt be back in Japan before long and buying way too much at Book-Off and Tower Records again. When she needs a break from schoolwork, Krista enjoys eating yakiniku, figure skating, finding cute cafes, watching Big Bang MVs, and continuing on her quest to catch 'em all.

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Edamame fans unite! Zunda-flavored Meiji Super Cup ice cream is here

Meiji unveils its newest crowdsourced flavor inspired by a delicacy of northeastern Japan.

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Tokyo government’s official AI-powered dating app, Tokyo Enmusubi, has officially launched

Use of the app requires a registration fee, verification documents, and a virtual interview for residents of Tokyo to gain access to its services.

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Cafe Mountain, Ocean & Sun opens its second location in Japan, the first in Tokyo

Let’s just say that the burger we ate at this sub-brand of Mos Burger made us want to start a petition immediately.

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Has Osaka Ohsho’s “romance-filled” omuraisu morphed into a monster in its new form?

The casual gyoza and Japanese-Chinese food specialty chain releases its second take on omuraisu and we can confirm that it’s nothing like the first.

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Komeda Coffee serves up seven savory and sweet seasonal tsukimi surprises

Komeda Coffee has entered the autumn chat (and we’ve got plenty of lunar humor).

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We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days

Learn how our writer fared after eating emergency rations, as well as her suggestions for anyone who’s making their own disaster food prep pack.

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Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】

We indulge in some of the freshest fish from Japan’s northeastern coast in a gloriously colorful seafood buffet.

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Mister Donut’s autumn donut flavors are the chain’s biggest shake-up yet with chestnut and more

We indulge in all five new offerings to determine how the new ones compare with those of autumns past.

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BBQ, beer, and Matsushima Bay: We visit Japan’s most relaxing beer garden during a trip up north

You’ve still got a little time left to enjoy stunning views of the ocean before the rooftop beer garden closes for the season.

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Marion Crepes and Pokémon Peaceful Place team up for sweet, Insta-worthy treats

Which adorable Pokécrepe do you choose?

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Making minudaru, Okinawa’s super simple jet-black pork【SoraKitchen】

Its mysterious outer coating is not burned but simply incorporates one special ingredient.

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Here’s why you may want to switch your train home after a night of drinking in the big city

Our reporter shares why taking a limited-express train home after a weeknight drinking party made all the difference in the world for him.

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Sales for clear soy sauce are up, and here’s one way to use it to beat the heat with a cold treat

Here’s a recipe to make chilled Japanese-style pudding using the transparent soy sauce that’s become a popular souvenir from Japan.

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What is “Hiroshima skipping” and why does it have many music and idol fans in Hiroshima upset?

The phenomenon has been picking up buzz online in recent months among disgruntled residents, though there may be hope on the horizon.

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Our delivery of meat from Katsuya was so full of everything deep-fried that we almost cried

Nevertheless, we dutifully dissected every element of the chain’s new takeout-exclusive “Full Mori” menu item before downing it all.

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Japan to allow joint custody of children after divorce, survey investigates public’s attitudes

An upcoming legal change will finally allow divorcing couples to seek joint custody of their children in Japan and opinions are mixed.

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Which of Japan’s Big 3 convenience stores has the best keema curry? 【Taste test】

We put our taste buds to the test to determine our favorite konbini version of one of Japan’s most popular curries.

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Japan’s quail egg industry takes a severe blow after a sharp decline in use in school lunches

After a tragic choking accident, Japan’s quail farmers are facing unprecedented trouble as inventory of unsold boiled quail eggs continues to rise.

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Hello, cosmetics! Clinique teams up with Hello Kitty this summer for first-time collaboration

Hello! Clinique offers shoppers in Japan the chance to score some exclusive collaborative bonus goods by spending a certain amount on products.

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Pokémon Exciting Vacation Campaign in Namco kicks off just in time for summer vacation in Japan

Crane games guarantee you’ll win a Poké-exclusive item in the Namco Lottery.

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