Seasonal sweet lineup is a compelling reason to have triple desserts at your cherry blossom viewing party.
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Yoshinoya, Matsuya, and Sukiya battle it out with each other plus a dark horse contender as we go looking for the tastiest pork miso soup.
Plus, we tried crafting even crazier natto x mochi ice cream variations featuring kimchi, squid, and more.
Honorary Pokémon governor of Udon Prefecture has a treat that might be even tastier than his tail.
There’s no better Sanrio star for this job than the golden retriever who’s named after custard.
Be careful that you don’t start drinking your bath water by mistake or you’ll find yourself in even hotter water.
Japan’s per-person fish consumption has dropped by almost 50 percent in just a generation.
You’ll want to snap your photos before you start eating one of this chain’s tempting new cherry blossom treats.




















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