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They say you should never do something for free if you’re good enough at it to get paid, and apparently that applies to making stool too.
Diehard lovers of Japan’s infamous fermented soy beans can now get a glimpse of the sticky production process.
Honestly some pretty clever visual trickery going on in ad for video game that knows exactly what it is.
Japan’s favorite donut chain rolls out Mocchurin donuts to celebrate its 55th anniversary.
We sample the local specialty bread (or something like it?) that Shiga is famous for (and at least don’t pan-ic in the process).
Limited-edition exclusive serves up newly developed rice patties for the sport, with the help of a Kyoto specialist.
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