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Fill your belly with the power of lactobacillus and the health benefits from a traditional Japanese fermented rice drink.
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Mr. Sato gets 1,000 yen in food and drink from two stores for a “double senbero”【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
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Japan’s favorite cheap sake is now an alcoholic ice cream
KFC Genshin Impact fried chicken combo meals now on sale in Japan
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