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Two of the biggest names in ramen team up for this American-inspired instant noodle flavor.
The global coffee house chain is squeezing one more star ingredient into their beverage lineup before the end of the year.
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Azumi the holographic robot wants to brush teeth, watch TV, and send cute text messages together with you.
Attendees at this month’s otaku gathering can get their hands on not just art books and posters, but limited-edition prophylactics too.
Having grown bored of square fruit, has Japan now progressed to creating square pets?
Come for the fried food and alcohol, stay for the traditional Japanese winter comfort cuisine.
Craving some carbs? Indulge in this limited-time weekday lunch special for only 800 yen (US$7) per person.
”Perfect cooking” and “awesome cock” listed among the dueling criteria.
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The Makoto Shinkai film now trails the monumental Disney hit, and is actually picking up momentum at the box office.
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