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Let’s just say that the burger we ate at this sub-brand of Mos Burger made us want to start a petition immediately.
Like the worst maid cafe you’ve ever been to, where diners are told to eat their food like pigs.
Japanese convenience store chain teams up with esteemed restaurants for a new type of onigiri.
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.
With 343 possible combinations, it’s like the Crocs craze, only with tumblers instead of shoes.
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Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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