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Nitamago are an overlooked treasure of Japanese convenience stores, but which is the right one for you?
We set out to dispel rumours about the shrine’s mysterious power…but it ends up biting us in the butt.
The “octagon” is a Hokkaido fish that’s virtually unknown elsewhere in Japan…but is this one secret better left undiscovered?
This might be the year for Tokyo Revengers, but there are plenty of other well-known characters in this cosplay photo collection.
We wanted to eat fresh-from-the-boat tuna but couldn’t, so we did the next most logical thing and built a realistic tuna fishing boat instead.
Cute character flies under the radar, but there’s a special prize for those who can hunt it down!
Our visiting Japanese reporter shares her thoughts on the Spanish capital’s tribute to Japanese culture in its various forms.
Only a handful of Tokyo branches serve it, but it’s worth tracking down, especially if you pair it with a special kind of green tea.
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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