If you’ve ever wondered what a Japanese school lunch tastes like, you’ll want to head to this hidden gem.
Japanese school lunch
Experience the comforting flavours of a school lunch, and enjoy all-you-can eat Japanese curry as well!
A touching tale in which our brave reporter overcame his daily battle with school lunches.
From coffee-flavored milk to frozen mandarins, these old school favorites whisk Japanese adults back to simpler times.
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