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Kyoto’s crazy expensive luxury chirimen nut clusters cost as much as a lunch, but are they worth it?
Our team gathers their favorite anpan and tasks Go Hatori with being the Anpan Judge to determine the best of them all.
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Misdo Meets Gion Tsujiri for five new matcha donuts created in conjunction with Kyoto tea company that’s been in business for over 150 years.
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