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Godiva Bakery

Godiva Opens Its First-Ever Bakery in Tokyo

Godiva's decided to get into the baked goods business - and it's launching its first store in Tokyo. Check out what the new shop has to offer - and why Japan is a great location for the chain's first-ever bakery.
Sweets buffet

A Sweet Suite: New Hotels in Japan That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Want to stay somewhere a little sweeter while vacationing in Japan? Check out these hotels where dessert is ALWAYS on the menu.
Calpis

Hit Drink Calpis Celebrates its Birthday on Tanabata

July 7th isn't just tanabata in Japan - it's also Calpis Day. Learn why this vaguely yogurt-flavored drink has become so popular.
Domino's Pickle Pizza

Domino’s 600g Pickles Pizza Hits Japan for a Limited Time

Delicious? Or something you'd eat only on a dare? Domino's Japan is betting that local consumers like pickles. Like, LOTS of pickles.
Image of green ricefields under a blue sky in Fukushima, with the text "food camp in Fukushima" superimposed.

Going Local with Fukushima Food Camp

Fukushima was once known as one of Japan's agricultural heartlands. Now, one company is helping to reintroduce the wonders of Fukushima's local food, drink, produce, and landscapes.
Woodblock print of Tokugawa Ieyasu superimposed in front of a bowl of tsukudani.

Tsukudani: The Fishy Preserves that Saved a Shogun

June 29th is "Tsukudani Day," a minor holiday for the fish-and-seaweed dish. It's also the food that saved shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu's life.
Soba sandai - three types of soba

The Soba Big Three: Enjoy These Regional Variations on Your Next Japan Trip

There are more types of soba in Japan than you can shake a stick at - but these three regional styles capture the dish's variety and depth.
French restaurant

This is Not a Croquette: How Japan Changed French Food

You say croquette, Japan says korokke. Our Japanese author looks at how staples of French cooking changed to suit her country's palette.
Monster energy drink - large boy arrives in Japan

American-Sized Monster Energy Finally Arrives in Japan

Move over, small puny can. After years of successful sales in Japan, Monster Energy will - finally - be available in its 500ml big-boy size.

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