With “inbound pricing” becoming a bigger issue, Shibuya seafood restaurant offers discounted prices for domestic customers.
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Mr. Sato tries tostadas for the first time and falls in love with the tacos at Tortilla Club Tortilleria.
We try the edibile flowers that everyone’s talking about right now, and let you know where you can get them.
The Ichirandon is causing a stir amongst fans, but it’s a secret dish that isn’t listed on the menu.
A new product on the market contains concentrate to make two of Japan’s most popular popsicles at home.
Traditional Japanese hospitality, with a dash of mystical matcha, appears at the Pokémon Cafe.
Free perks and beautiful design features make this more like a ryokan than a business hotel.
After decades and dozens of great fruit flavors, the latest version of the candy is Hi-Chew Just As It Is Flavor.
But don’t worry, these Kaeruyaki are a sweet treat that’s less intimidating than they sound.
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