Specifically women who want to share lovely photos of whatever they’re eating on social media.
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Ever wished you could get a little less flavor on your chip? Wish no more; now you can experience them as nature intended, lightly fried in oil.
Lawson convenience stores took two staples of Japanese cuisine and smashed them together for our pleasure.
Make delicious yakisoba rolls you can stuff into your maw, without the use of chopsticks or cutlery!
Japanese Twitter user’s methods work just as well (or not) with Hi-Chew as with any other kind of recalcitrant sweet or candy.
The new Kit Kat flavor draws inspiration from a specialty snack traditionally found at Japanese hot springs.
Nope, that’s not backwards. The chips really are on the outside in this awesomely clever idea.
Available to purchase only in the Kanto region, this new variety comes packed with traditional Japanese flavour.
Maybe it won’t be all bad when the machines gain sentience, as long as they prepare some nice snacks for us.




















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Japan’s foreign resident population hits record high as Japanese population hits record low
New service lets Tokyo tourists display their faces on giant screen at Japan’s busiest intersection
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