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We sampled the chilly treat to see if it’s worthy of Morinaga’s longtime best-selling yogurt.
The best-selling Japanese solo musical artist in history celebrates her 25th anniversary with a special sweet treat.
We unravel the true nature of the mysterious new flavor of Konnyaku Batake jelly that has our brains and our tongues in a twist.
Is it a burger, fries, or something else entirely? We may have stumbled upon the first recognized case of burger-ception.
It’s up to you whether you want to count this new beverage product as a drink or as a dessert.
The latest way to get a good night’s sleep in Japan is, apparently, by drinking water made by Coca Cola.
Is there anything better than breakfast for dinner? Well, okay, that’s a silly question. Obviously nothing is better than night-time breakfast–pretty much everyone would agree that sitting down to a plate full of pancakes drenched in syrup at 7 pm is simply awesome. And the best thing about breakfast-as-dinner is that it’s easy to make! Pancakes, eggs, bacon–all easy to throw together without much culinary skill needed.
But sometimes even flipping a pancake is just too much work. Thankfully, Roky – a machine that produces pancakes in the shape of popsicles – ensure that you needn’t lift a finger when ignoring basic dietary advice.
Whether you love it or won’t go near the stuff, there’s no denying that natto is an important part of the Japanese diet. The fermented soybeans are notorious for scaring foreigners away with their pungent odor and sticky strands. If you’re someone who’s not convinced that natto could ever taste good, then keep reading: Japanese corporation Takara Tomy Arts has recently announced a new product that guarantees the ultimate natto dining experience. Introducing the new Natto Flavor Enhancing Machine.
















Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
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Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura cherry blossom drinkware range for 2020
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