Kero-chan Caramel Milk and sakura-flavored cotton candy from Kyoto are among the anime-themed treats on offer.
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We’re equal parts intrigued and scared as we try this local version of Japan’s favorite noodle dish.
And if you’re a traveler or a local with a full load of laundry to do, there’s no more relaxing way to get it done.
Restaurants that specialize in salmon sashimi are few and far between in Japan, but now there’s one right in the center of Tokyo.
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A great deal for ramen connoisseurs and beginners looking for a way to try all the staples.
Food, art, and exclusive merch are part of love letter to one of the most popular anime of all time, and totally worth a six-hour wait for a table.
At inexpensive Japanese restaurants, the chopstick container might be in front of another customer, which is a tension-filled dilemma for some.
Missed your chance to eat at the limited-time Pokémon restaurants? The new eatery will be ready for you whenever you come to town.
Behind the bright lights and massive robots at this popular tourist spot is a female president who’s been there from the very beginning.
Foreign guests welcome at lobby lounge function that sidesteps the cost and pretense of orthodox geisha services.
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