We take a break from daydreaming about Valentine’s Day chocolate as Japan’s newest crazy comfort ramen becomes a reality.
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Natural berry flavours from the ruby cacao bean make for a hot chocolate like no other we’ve ever tasted.
If you know where to look, you’ll be able to try a jugful of noodles that nobody wanted the owner to create.
There’s even a sakura charm made from cherry blossom wood included in this year’s release.
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Whether you like traditional Japanese flavours or Western-inspired combinations, these frozen desserts will satisfy all your sweet cravings.
”What’s the best flavor for a French fry sundae?” is a question we never had to answer…until now!
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Is this a country-fair style affront to Japanese cuisine, or a delicious idea we should have thought of sooner? Our reporter Meg finds out.
Company that previously produced made-in-Japan Oreos is back in the sandwich cookie game, and our reporter Meg is ready to score the fight.
Fugu, one of Japan’s most gourmet foods, is the ramen star of the classy Ginza neighborhood.
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