This chain’s 100-yen pasta and noodle dishes are just the thing when you’re looking to stretch your budget.
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Recent animal rights complaints had some thinking plans would be scrapped, but the eve mainstay will be part of this year’s event after all.
This little guy sets a shining example for goldfish everywhere – people could learn a thing or two from it as well.
Domino’s Japan announces that they’re seriously considering this as an option for sending out pizzas this winter.
”Why fly when you can ride?” this crow in Sapporo seems to be asking.
Perhaps Hello Crab was a secret best left undiscovered.
Loan services could be set to disappear with organisations now running dangerously low on stock.
Sapporo’s Nagoyaka-tei takes full responsibility for these (literally) over the top roe-lover’s rolls.
Japan’s favourite cat is bringing cute back to melons this year — but how much will they cost?
Actually, he sort of found them.
With still no sign of the seven-year-old, some are doubting the accuracy of his parents’ account of where he was last seen.
With no sign yet of the seven-year-old, new details have emerged about the chain of events that led to the ongoing crisis.
This Hokkaido ramen joint’s chashu is extremely tasty, so it’s a good thing they give you a ton of it.
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