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New Japan Food Terrorism: Domino’s Prank Leads to Store Shutdown

Domino's Japan is making headlines, and it's not for cheap eats: A new food terrorism assault led the chain to close one store - for good.

Tako! How Did “Octopus” Become a Japanese Insult?

Did someone just call you an "octopus"? How "tako" became both a fish and an insult in Japanese (spoiler alert: it involves samurai).

Natto-Smelling Muffins Make a Stink at Tokyo Design Festa

A set of stinky muffins that smelled like a classic (and stinky) Japanese food caused an online stir - and even elicited death threats.

Famous Tokyo Cafe Coffee Seibu Shuts Its Flagship Store (For Now)

One of Tokyo's most famous cafes, Coffee Seibu, has closed its flagship location in Shinjuku. The good news? It'll be back soon. The bad news? It may be harder than ever to get a seat.

Tsukudani: The Fishy Preserves that Saved a Shogun

June 27, 2023
Food, News

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.

Sushi Chain Demands Kid Pay Up for “Sushi Terrorism” Stunt

In the wake of a wave of "sushi terrorism" earlier this year, conveyor belt chain Sushiro is suing a high school-age kid for over half a million dollars USD. Read more about the lawsuit - and what people in Japan are saying about it.

Why is Japan’s Food Suddenly Infested with Frogs?

Who brought all these frogs? As the little green creatures proliferate in Japan, they're suddenly showing up in salads and udon.

Dad’s In the Bag: “Gruesome” Photo Makes Japan Twitter Laugh

A gruesome-looking tweet by a Japanese user provided people a lot of laughs - and reveals an interesting factoid about Japanese food service.

New Pizza Hut Japan Offering is Sooo Much Coriander (LOL)

Do you like coriander? Do you like a LOT of coriander? If so, Pizza Hut Japan has a new pie just for you (lol).