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The special meal with 100-percent Japanese beef might be the last thing you eat while on a trip to Japan.
Japanese net users are claiming to have transformed a simple customer transaction into what they’re calling a new “extreme sport.”
Two iconic brands join forces for first-ever crossover promotion featuring both Pringles Ramen and Ramen Pringles.
A strangely named sushi package grabbed our reporter’s attention, so of course he had to try it.
Constantly scowling penguin is incapable of service with a smile, but he looks adorably delicious anyway.
The Nintendo character with the endless appetite is offering a full range of adorable edibles and exclusive merch.
The latest collaboration between the chocolate snacks and the Japanese spirit is almost four centuries in the making and uses one of the highest classes of sake.
Azuki Ice adds to legendary status in Japan once again by defiantly providing delicious treats in times of need.
Rice is part of almost every traditional Japanese meal, but should the rest of the meal be part of the rice?
Travel and food vlogger Raphael Gomes had no idea what he was eating, but he enjoyed almost every bite!
Earthquake-affected areas more or less saying they’d rather starve than take on Extra Spicy MAX END Yakisoba.
Town ranks in last place for second survey in a row, but there actually are some things to love about the place.
This classic confection makes for a great creamy treat with traditional aesthetics, and it’s coming soon to a 7-Eleven near you!
Shadowy ghost and poison-types get their moment in the sun, and of course there’s a new Pikachu item too!
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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We try eating insects — they don’t taste like chicken
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
Five things that keep Japanese people chained to their jobs
We try ice cream with a topping of natto fermented soybeans, because the Internet told us to
Japan’s ultimate wagyu beef bento costs almost US$3,000, promises to be an unforgettable meal
Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!
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