Let’s find out if this Tokyo restaurant is a foreign tourist trap or a place that’s truly worth visiting.
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We discover an unforgettable dish in the city that boasts the highest number of ramen joints per 100,000 people in Japan.
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Restaurant chain teams up with Yu-Gi-Oh for a special menu and exclusive cards saluting the game’s 25th anniversary.
Recommendations from a staff member reveal what they really like to eat behind the scenes.
We visit the new Tomodachi ga Yatteru Cafe in Harajuku, where staff are paid to pose as your friends.
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