Cup Noodle maker Nissin continues to push the instant ramen envelope in delicious new ways.
Intrigued individuals predict huge spike in Japanese toilet paper consumption.
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Locally-sourced ingredients served in dining area decorated with woven bamboo, stonework made with samurai-era techniques.
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Variety-packed portfolio ranges from classic anime to modern mobile game hits.
Because noting spices up a bowl of plain white rice like the taste of deep-fried bird.
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One small change makes the iconic Disney movie dress memorable for a completely different reason.
Designed to look like PlayStation’s signature DualShock 4 controller, wearing these will surely up your game.
Fearless hero saved lives in exchange for his own during recent Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane eruption.
If you think this Valentine’s offering looks like an ordinary dessert, wait until you see what it’s made of!
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The vocaloid virtual idol takes on a traditional form while saying it’s OK not to take a traditional path through life.
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