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After Cockroach Found in Food, Sukiya Will Temporarily Close Most Stores
The 24-hour beef bowl chain, which recently admitted it had served someone a dead mouse, says it'll close most of its stores…

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Food
The 24-hour beef bowl chain, which recently admitted it had served someone a dead mouse, says it'll close most of its stores…
Food
Want to have a taste of Japan on hand when disaster strikes? These rehydratable onigiri may just fit the bill.
Law & Crime
While details are still murky, the murdered female owner of a snack bar in Nishitokyo was repeatedly the target of her ex-husband's…
Entertainment
The program admits its production staff deceptively edited a clip to make a Chinese woman living in Japan say something she never…
Travel
3,850 yen for a bowl of soba? Such high prices have some criticizing the upcoming World Expo. Others, however, are speaking up…
Society
A street piano at an Osaka food court is no more after its management company made it clear it only wanted TikTok-level…
Insider
Supermodel Rola recently came out with a big announcement - but it's her kanji that has some fans worried for her.
Law & Crime
Many netizens are blaming the aquarium for handing out fancy strollers with zero guarantees, such as an address or deposit.
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