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A roadside hair salon stall in China made us Norway’s Haaland for US$1, and warmed out hearts too

The haircut wasn’t the only great thing we got out of this great-price deal.

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Family Mart’s new Famima flagship in Tokyo has a hidden gem that most visitors miss

A must-try convenience store drink you won’t find anywhere else.

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Why is Taco Bell failing in Japan, even as the country falls in love with tacos?

Mr. Sato gets some tacos for his tummy and serves up some food for thought.

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“We want to be Japan’s best cheap restaurant” says new (but also not new) Akihabara noodle joint

Akihabara Ramen Center is dead. Long live Akihabara Seimen Center.

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Starbucks Japan adds a new summer Frappuccino to the menu, but is it as refreshing as it looks?

Limited-edition “gyugyutto” beverage features a fruit combo rarely seen at Starbucks.

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Cup Noodle releases cold-water instant ramen in Japan, but can it really be made with just cold water?

New Hiyashi Cup Noodle cuts out the need for boiling water, so we put it to the test.

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Mos Burger opens Mosh Burger & Bar in Ginza, but is it fated to be a short-lived sensation?

The curse of the specialty burger store threatens to strike again in Tokyo.

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Japan’s popular curry chain Cocoichi has an elusive delivery-only noodle menu

We investigated a suspicious noodle store on Uber Eats only to have our curry udon dreams come true.

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We found the world’s first Yakult 1000 soft serve, and it’s hidden away in Nara

Unique Yakult find leaves us with a satisfied belly and a happy heart. 

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Japan’s favorite quasi-local curry launches convenience store version – Does it match the real deal?

Is it worth go going to Family Mart to try the convenience store version of Go Go Curry?

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Tokyo’s viral 90-yen cafe pop-up returns to Harajuku with yogurt coffee

Enjoy 45 unique drinks at budget prices.

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Family Mart’s new Tokyo flagship convenience store doesn’t feel convenient, but is that a problem?

Of course, it’s possible the goal was never really to be convenient anyway.

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Baskin-Robbins Japan’s semi-secret affogato is a perfect mix of fun and fancy [Taste test]

Not every Baskin-Robbins Japan branch has it, but it’s very much worth tracking down.

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Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan’s beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?

“TKG Anywhere in Seconds!?” promises to taste like tamago kake gohan, so we put it to the test.

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Japan now has a takoyaki sandwich…created by a Michelin-listed restaurant

Osaka’s popular street food gets a new life in sandwich form.

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Japan’s new Calpis pudding: The right call for summer, or tampering with purin perfection?

Taste-testing a unique mix of two things Japan loves, but may or may not be meant to be enjoyed together.

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Krispy Kreme Japan’s free doughnut deal could sway you from a convenience store breakfast

Once only available at select stores, this breakfast deal is now available across Japan.

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Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else

Onigiri tendon looks set to become Japan’s newest viral food sensation.

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Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s how to find them

Tokyo and Kyoto are just two of the places where you’ll find these secret gems.

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Burger King Japan goes viral for its new Big Mouth Dirty, but is it really worth the hype?

We find out why people are raving about this new limited-edition burger.

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