food (Page 8)

Sanyo Shinkansen ending in-car food cart sales (unless you’ve got the cash for first-class)

Last bastion of regular-car Shinkansen wagon sales between Tokyo and Fukuoka falls.

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Matcha strawberry daifuku from Hatoya really lets the green tea shine in more ways than one

We try one and other items from the limited-time booth in Shinjuku.

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Our “Dark Curry” puts the luck back into potluck with a curry of unknown ingredients

We once again dabble in the dark culinary arts.

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Pray for sound health for your beloved pets this Setsubun with special good luck sushi rolls just for them

Have your pet face east-northeast while eating these treats on February 3 and it’s sure to bring them good luck!

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Should you add instant ramen toppings before or after adding hot water?【Taste test】

We find out if post-loading your ramen is better than pre-loading.

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7-Eleven Japan’s new microwaves know how long your bento should be warmed up, even if you don’t

Video shows clever new system in action.

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Japan’s cutest bird becomes a Krispy Kreme sakura doughnut for cherry blossom season

Beloved shimaenaga “snow fairies” bring the kawaii to Krispy Kreme, but you’ll only find them at four stores in all of Japan.

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Make Studio Ghibli anime food with new Kiki’s Delivery Service recipe book from Japan

Official recipes give us a taste of famous meals from the film, and they’re easy enough for children to make too.

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Godiva x Mister Donut collaboration adds chocolate heart doughnuts to stores for Valentine’s Day

New limited-edition sweets bring a dash of luxury to Japan’s top doughnut chain.

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Spirited Away’s No Face appears on new ramen bowls and tableware by Studio Ghibli

Clever design lets you recreate a famous movie scene with your broth, and watch No Face swimming beneath your noodles.

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The one in which we sample top-notch melon in the Crown Melon Lucky Bag

This melon specialty shop’s unique lucky bag puts a fruity spin on the New Year’s tradition.

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Pizza Hut Japan’s Thick-style Ramen Pizza is here, but is it as delicious as it is weird?【Taste test】

Pizza Hut joins forces with beloved ramen chain Tenka Ippin for a one-of-a-kind two-in-one meal.

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Let’s try again: Why can’t we make takoyaki with squid instead of octopus?

We asked once before…but surely this time we’ll find the answer we’re looking for. 

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Gunma’s secret-to-us bento soul food stop that all the locals know and love: Torihei【Taste test】

Our Gunma sources clue us in on a local favorite.

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Instant Japanese dessert soup with an Akita twist instantly changes our image of great shiruko

It turns out plain old mochi isn’t the only pairing for shiruko.

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Japan’s biggest ham company is making “tuna” that contains neither ham nor fish

Nippon Ham is getting ready to debut a new tuna sashimi alternative.

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“Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best restaurant in Sendai!”

Spur-of-the-moment adventure leads to a surprising meal and a driver that becomes a new friend.

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21.5-square foot, 272,200-yen build-it-yourself chocolate castle set released in Japan【Photos】

A dessert fit for a king, queen, and several other members of the royal family.

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Taste-testing Japan’s beef tongue/gacha beef vending machine in Sendai【Taste test】

Japan’s gyutan capital has a very unique vending machine.

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Is Denny’s Japan’s new ultra-expensive Amaou strawberry parfait worth it?【Taste test】

Prized Fukuoka fruit delivers joy to the taste buds, shock to the wallet.

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