As the old saying goes, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, not through sewage pipes.
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A tasty, clever way to say “We’re just friends” in a country where women give chocolate to both lovers and platonic male acquaintances on February 14.
In Japan, women give chocolate to men on Valentine’s Day, but are guys going to get what they really want?
Who needs love, when you’ve got friends, and 15.2 people’s worth of chocolate? And we can at least help with the last one, with a yummy recipe!
No magical powers required to create sweets, ice cubes, and juice snacks that look like the anime’s Silver Crystal and more.
Naive question prompts discussion about Disneyland eggs, existence of magical chickens and we get our chef’s hat and apron on.
Our stew-loving reporter says a quick dash of one of Japan’s staple seasonings, added at just the right time, boosts the flavor of this cold-weather favorite.
Sometimes men have trouble expressing fondness for one another, so they give each other mudbugs.
Japan’s traditional art of paper-folding turns out to be useful in the kitchen too.
Iconic character from Hayao Miyazaki anime is ready to terrify and/or charm you at mealtime.
Celebrity YouTube chef Jun shows off his culinary skills with some clever twists on traditional sushi that cats are sure to love.
Kero-chan protected Sakura during her anime adventures, and now it’s time for him to protect your hands from burns during your cooking endeavors.
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