A long-established Kyoto confectionery shop is selling these do-it-yourself kits with simple video instructions.
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Strap on your VR headset and get set for a virtual visit to tonkotsu ramen specialist Ichiran.
Japanese beer lover submits the idea to the company and it gets a small-batch commercial release.
Serving diners since the days of the samurai and once loved by famous writers like Natsume Soseki, this long-standing business will soon be no more.
If you can’t handle wearing a mask properly, you’re probably not ready for higher education.
Shorter workweek would help fight coronavirus, allow more time for family and education, proponents say.
Complete with a cushion and a heat pack, this set is great for the office, at home, or for outdoor events!
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