A definitive ranking of the 10 best-selling bento boxes at one of Tokyo’s major travel hubs.
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Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
Seems the people of Japan are listening to their stomachs when choosing the best of the nation’s roadside attractions.
Our reporter shares which version of this classic style of bento (all for 430 yen/US$3.83 or under) overwhelmingly stole his heart and stomach.
Two Japanese cities made this year’s list of the Top Ten Most Liveable Cities in the World.
Meg ranks four new broth-less, Szechuan-style cup noodle bowls to find out which ones will have the best taste of China.
It’s time to stand up and be counted, and help choose the coolest stuff to ever come out of the entire 40-year universe of Gundam.
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