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The flag is up and the drinks are downed as our reporter sees what happens when she gets behind the virtual wheel while intoxicated.
Matsuya serves up an incredible breakfast deal, and maybe even a lunch one if you’re eating it early.
New Ninniku Crispy flavor was designed specifically to pair well with alcoholic beverages.
The battle for the heart and stomach of fast food fans gets started, and our taste buds are the battleground.
A long-buried memory recently resurfaced during our Japanese-language reporter’s annual memorial trip–and he still doesn’t know how to feel about it.
We pick between two Japanese street foods that sound alike, but couldn’t be much more different.
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