Like a sweet fusion between doughnuts and dorayaki pancakes, this is an Uji matcha experience you need to try while in Japan.
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There’s nothing for sale inside the machine, but Okinawan spirits and delicious deserts are waiting on the other side.
Kakuni pork manju in three colors with Super Mario-themed power-up item designs?! Let’s-a go!
Limited-edition pink dessert seems unseasonal at this time of year, but all will be forgiven if it meets our high standards.
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Dashimaki tamago in three minutes sounds awesome, but if it tastes bad, it won’t be worth even 100 yen.
Under-the-radar Japanese cafe chain serves a delicious salute to Ditto in celebration of Pokémon Pokopia.
Yokohama ramen continues to bring differently delicious tastes together with ie-kei pizza.
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