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Gambling regularly tops lists of unattractive behaviors in Japan, so how did one of the country’s most notable hobbies surpass it?
It’s not where you’d expect a summer beer garden to be, but we’ve been surprised before and couldn’t pass up a chance to investigate.
We’d have fallen in love with this Harajuku spot even if they didn’t give you free dessert (but they do).
Some may call it crazy to try to replace guys with cup ramen, but as we’ve always said, “Noods before dudes.”
Summer Fall’s Yuzu Bubbles blends California sun with Japanese tradition for an unusual beverage.
We may have to say goodbye to Akihabara Building 1, but it’s also time to say hello to a brand-new GiGO arcade elsewhere in Tokyo.
The star of the Yamaguchi sake scene shows up in Shinjuku baked goods, and we’re ready for a trio of taste tests.
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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Eat Kuroge Wagyu beef at this Japanese restaurant in Ginza for less than 10 bucks!
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