One noodle-dispensing vending machine in the north of Japan is so beloved that you can now buy it in dessert form with a special box.
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Sure, a Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba tie-up is meant to get fans excited, but not like this.
Japan Noodle Trio is perfect for those with no time to cook and no ability to choose between two great Japanese flavors.
Part curry, part noodles, part Shepherd’s Pie, this is a unique dish worth travelling for.
We spend some time with an expert noodle chef and find out what it takes to become one-star certified.
Or, if you’re in the mood for something less crunchy, there’s the option of tempura soba-flavor popcorn.
These plastic warriors are trawling for a brawling, cruising for a bruising, and sampling for a trampling.
Our Japanese reporter investigates the Michelin-recommended udon restaurant and nabs one of their precious thirty meals per day.
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