We thought we knew everything that was on the menu, but there was one dish that surprised us.
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Whatever you picture when you read “triple jumbo shrimp rice bowl,” it’s probably not this.
For a ramen chain that’s already known for its signature rich broth, how much richer can this new maximum-rich dish get?
Cooked in a traditional earthenware pot, there’s something about this Maboroshi no Koshihikari rice that almost spirited him away.
We try shopping and dining at the number-one approved local store by residents of this small island in the southwest of Japan.
After failing to secure a reservation for one month prior to his visit, our reporter gets in with some luck and ascends to tuna heaven.
Mariko shares a glimpse into what’s different in one Tokyo neighborhood compared to her memories from 20 years ago.
This Japanese yakiniku chain wants you to get drunk on your own or with a friend for less than 5 bucks!
After viewing 60+ varieties of kimchi in a single shop alone, our reporter learns that she has much to learn about Korean cuisine.
When the summer heat decreases your appetite, there’s nothing like a giant bowl of chilled noodles to bring it back.
This particular dish with a really, really long name is a veritable gastronomic fortress waiting to be conquered.
Nothing sparks holiday cheer like a collaboration between a popular chip flavor and stir-fried noodles.
Potato lovers rejoice: Choose from 100 varieties of potato salad disguised as colorful cones of gelato during upcoming campaign.




















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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Makers of frozen snack sincerely apologize for a 9-cent price increase
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