Food

Hiroshi Suzuki, Japan's ambassador to the UK, caused a stir when he brought together two British tastes that some insist don't go together.
The Kameido store says it's "repulsed" watching senior employees trick juniors into eating their 2,000+-calorie large bowls.
Kiwamiya is drawing in tourists with its "cook it yourself" hamburg steak. But some warn food poisoning may just be one plate away.
The 24-hour beef bowl chain, which recently admitted it had served someone a dead mouse, says it'll close most of its stores for four days.
Want to have a taste of Japan on hand when disaster strikes? These rehydratable onigiri may just fit the bill.
It's not just old people who are grousing. Even young Japanese say they resent restaurants sucking up their battery life and bandwidth.
The chain apologized for failing to inform the public about the two-month-old incident, which just went viral in the past few days.
Looking for a space to relax in Tokyo? Check out these not-so-crowded cafes that combine good coffee with a book lover's aesthetic.
Japan's traditional tea businesses are struggling. Here's how one business is helping by connecting them to a global tea-loving audience.

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