Our sweet-loving reporter falls in love with a delicacy that’s been enjoyed by the people of Gunma for hundreds of years.
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Korakuen Iekei Ramen Truck Yaro Since 2021 celebrates Japan’s culture of decorated trucks.
Our reporter completes a challenging race only to face a tougher challenge — a giant rice ball!
Tokyoites can now enjoy this favorite pre-flight meal of travelers without getting on a plane.
Our team of weight-watching middle aged guys see what they think of Lawson’s new ‘Delicious and guilt-free!’ fried chicken.
Our taste tester has spent years avoiding kaiten sushi shime saba, so will he regret giving it a second chance?
Wendy’s, Mos Burger, Lotteria, KFC and McDonald’s give us a taste of the moon this autumn!
We regret being so quick to judge the Kanjuku Beniharuka, but not being so quick to eat it.
Usagi Tsukino recommends this tsukimi sandwich from Mos Burger, but is it a miracle romance in your mouth?
For those combini runs where you want something healthier than melon bread and Asahi Super Dry.
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
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Mt. Fuji hiking trail reservation system and advance payment details released
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