So many places claim to serve “evolved” food these days, but there are some dishes that actually deserve that description!
Tokyo (Page 28)
In an era of “next-level” foods, these fruit daifuku really do take it to the next level【Taste test】
Mr Sato puts on his walking boots to give us a whirlwind tour of all the Starbucks in one of Tokyo’s busiest areas.
Savory seafood pancakes from a can don’t exactly sound appetizing, but will we eat our words?
The rec facility is open to anyone for reservations and boasts grounds that are 7.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome.
“Betobeto-san” © 水木プロダクション (Mizuki Productions)
A parade of monsters is coming to Roppongi Hills this summer, and it sounds like a treat!
Special displays, sales, and even book fortunes commemorate Sanseido moving on to its next chapter.
Hong Kong noodle restaurant’s spicy mixian rice noodles are described as “too delicious to translate into Japanese“.
A place where you can pay staff to look over your shoulder to help you stop procrastinating.
Panda lunch box from shop famed for their overwhelming generosity — too good to be true, or just too good?
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