The tonkotsu pork broth ramen specialists branch out into new territory for foreign customers.
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People in Japan are going crazy for the new Wasa Beads, which burst on your tongue with the heat and flavour of real wasabi.
Come for the food and drink inspired by Rumiko Takahashi’s first manga series, stay for the special guest appearance by Maison Ikkoku.
Nissin Cup Noodle takes some inspiration from maple bacon and turns it into a tasty noodle experience.
Staff says it takes the audible appreciation of its residents’ imagined flavor as a compliment.
This ultimate box of Japan’s highest quality wagyu beef is celebrating by opening up orders once again.
In the biggest sushi-loving town on the planet, can this unique twist on Japan’s food culture succeed?
Specifically women who want to share lovely photos of whatever they’re eating on social media.
Can a fast food restaurant use an expensive culinary delicacy properly? How does it compare in flavor to a regular oyakodon?
Seiji continues his mad quest to make this website FaucetNews24 with his endless makeshift plastic bottle taps.
Maximum points for accuracy to the Pokémon source material, zero points for cuteness.
Wait, is that a Dragon Ball?! You can step into one of over 600 Gyukaku locations in Japan this month to find out what it is — and eat it!
Lawson convenience stores took two staples of Japanese cuisine and smashed them together for our pleasure.
Ninja girl anime/video game franchise Senran Kagura continues to have one thing (or two things) on its mind.
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