Our often-single reporter gets a startling surprise from his girlfriend, and eats something he’s never had before.
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Things get personal, and sweet, in the latest chapter of the ongoing difference of opinions about a Japanese cultural tradition.
Establishment boasts 88,200 possible parfaits in the geisha district of Japan’s ancient capital city.
The most decadent, least healthy, and absolute craziest vegetarian burger we’ve ever tried.
Special regional-exclusive release uses ingredients from the only sake brewery in the 23 wards of Tokyo.
Now you can whip up some chocolates your gamer sweetheart will want more than any super mushroom.
Message from Belgian confectioner is a bolt from the blue, but the makers of Black Thunder are only too happy to play along.
The king of giri choco is here to help women who have to buy chocolate to give to all the guys they’re not attracted to on Valentine’s Day.
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Each breathtaking dessert contains a naturally blooming cherry blossom, preserved at its most beautiful moment.
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