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Our taste-tester Meg finds out if sushi soup is a guilty pleasure, or an unforgivable sin.
It’s that time of year again: time to buy bundled discounted good from nearly all of Japan’s major retailers!
Feats of strength and porn-loving compatriots are all part of why it ain’t easy being Japanese Santa.
We’ve been looking forward to the Candied Pistachio and the Christmas Raspberry Mocha Frappucinos.
We ignored the advice of one reviewer who said to “never, ever eat” the video game-inspired dish, but was our courageous decision a foolish one too?
If you’re wondering what drink to enjoy with sushi, then this might be a refreshing option!
Genuine service, or meaningless marketing ploy? We conduct an experiment to see what happens if you pass on the Golden Arches’ offer to see some pearly whites.
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