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Yep or NOPE? Suntory’s New Dr Pepper-Like Soda Confuses Japanese Consumers
Suntory's new drink NOPE promises lots of flavor. Just WHAT that flavor is, however, has sparked a raging debate in Japan.
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This Ramen Shop in Japan Demands You Stay Off Your Damn Phone
The shop in Saitama Prefecture said it instituted the policy after a customer watched an "inappropriate" video.
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As Nut Allergies Soar in Japan, Airlines Grapple with a Response
Nut allergies are overtaking both wheat and milk in Japan. Here's how airlines are responding and how to stay safe on your…
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250 Yen?! Super Cheap Ramen in Japan Draws Mixed Reactions
The cheap bowls are a relief to some trying to stretch their money in difficult times. To others, however, they're a warning…
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Why Combini May Become a Tourist Luxury in Japan
As inflation keeps rising in Japan, more residents are deciding that there are better ways to spend their money.
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Japan’s Ramen Shops Repel Women. One Store Wants to Change That
70% of women surveyed in Japan don't feel comfortable going into a ramen shop alone. Here's why - and how one store…
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Edomae Sushi: A Classic Take on a Modern Dish
Sushi is popular around the world. But if you're not down with eating fish totally raw, Edomae sushi offers an alternative.
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More Restaurants in Japan Enforce Customer Restrictions Based on Age, Gender
No old people. No young people. No babies allowed. Here's why restaurants in Japan are increasingly setting rules on who can walk…