The Japan-exclusive dessert drink is topped with a traditional snack that’s been loved by Japanese people for generations.
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Paralympic swimmer and nurse Manami Ito has more talent up her sleeve – a prosthetic violinist’s bow. A perfect fit to play heart-rending melodies!
Most would call Japan’s famously long life expectancy a good thing, but for these Japanese women it’s more than a decade more than they want to stick around.
Being in the biggest city in Japan means you’re probably sharing the walkway with more people than you’d like, but here’s how to make things easier.
An elegant rearrangement of an iconic piece of video game music history, plus where to hear the musician play live.
Seiji’s warm and fuzzy childhood memories are dampened by the sudden realization that Bulma’s actually more than a little bit crazy.
First-ever KitKat-cocktail pairings are part of a range of special offerings to celebrate the new alcoholic chocolates ahead of their nationwide release.
Although in the cars’ defense I never really knew what that logo was supposed to be either.
Given the massive number of live shows this franchise has put on, it’s no surprise they don’t always go off without a hitch.
She’s the first Japanese citizen to ever win a Grand Slam singles tournament, but in Japan it’s her race that’s been taking the spotlight.
Does this washed cheese burger smell as bad as advertised, and if so, what does it taste like?
Kanji are one of the hardest parts of leaning Japanese, but they’re easier when they have move sets related to their meanings.
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