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Marugame Seimen branch in downtown Tokyo transforms into an anime eatery with awesome artwork inside and out.
The Yukifuri Wagyu Obanazawa Sirloin and Rib Loin Steak Rice Box has a long name, a high price, and our stomach’s interest.
Move aside, Uncle Rikuro – Aunt Wanda is here to steal your fluffy souffle crown, without the raisins.
It’s not too late to get organised with One Piece, Tomie, Mother, and Tamagotchi at your fingertips.
This Obama delicacy impresses with its sashimi-like flavor, which is almost unthinkable for a preserved food.
A trip on the Aurora icebreaker boat takes you to the southernmost point where the ocean freezes.
No trip to Tokyo’s other otaku neighborhood is complete without a visit to this local landmark.
There’s one rice ball that everyone chooses at Lawson, 7-Eleven, Mini Stop and Family Mart in Japan.
Things got off to a good start on our crazy-cheap trip to the land of the gods, but with funds running low, will we have a roof over our heads on a snowy night?
Can we make it from the capital to the land of the gods, sightsee, eat, find a hotel, and make it home for just 30,000 yen (US$195)?
This tonkotsu ramen has medicinal benefits that can boost your energy after a long day of sightseeing.
What’s creamy on the outside, jiggly on the inside, and pink and delicious all over? This new sakura dessert drink.

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