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We try out three flavors to see if cramming an entire lunch into a rice ball is truly a genius idea or just another gimmick.
Centuries of brewing experience makes traditional Japanese food taste better than ever before.
An ordinary bento store by Japanese standards is gaining popularity with international tourists.
Customer’s investigation leads to a discovery that’s shocked people around Japan.
We’ve seen gorgeous character bentos and grated radish animals swimming in hotpot stews, but this winter it’s all about shivering rice cats begging to be covered in bright yellow omelette blankets.
People in Japan love fried chicken. It’s so popular it’s become one of the staple ingredients in Japanese bento lunches, where it’s served in small, boneless pieces known as kara-age, and it’s in such high demand that you’ll find queues outside specialist kara-age joints around the country.
World-famous fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken has finally picked up on the popularity of the chicken piece with a new line-up of Japanese-style hole-in-the-wall outlets dedicated to serving up kara-age in a variety of KFC flavours. And that’s not all. They’ll even serve it up in a bento lunchbox too.
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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UchiPika: New Pikachu robot talks, sings, controls lights and TVs, even when Pokémon isn’t on
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Coca-Cola’s new vending machines don’t need electricity during the day to keep drinks cold
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Abysmal viewer ratings for Pokémon anime series does not worry its broadcaster the slightest bit
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