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Visitors to Osaka over the winter should book this special service to experience the warmth and coziness of the Japanese kotatsu with stunning views.
Enjoy your choice of two of Japan’s favorite hotpot dishes from the toastiest seats ever on top of the second-tallest building in Japan.
Special for-animal versions of traditional Japanese cuisine favorites might have you wanting to try a bite too.
The amount of detail in this little yatai food cart will instantly transport you to the streets of Japan.
Why take a trip to the convenience store when you’ve got the tools for self-love right at home?
Travel and food vlogger Raphael Gomes had no idea what he was eating, but he enjoyed almost every bite!
Come for the fried food and alcohol, stay for the traditional Japanese winter comfort cuisine.
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