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FOOD

Why Tourists Are Smitten with Japan’s Popular Egg Cuisine

Forget sushi and ramen. More than ever, tourists to Japan are discovering the delectability of the country's egg-based dishes. Here's what to…

FOOD

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…

CULTURE

Tokyo’s Kabukicho is Infested With Rats. No, We Mean, Literally.

There are rats in Kabukicho. (And no, we don't mean the ones in the host clubs.) Now people have taken to feeding…

NEWS

Japan Bans Foie Gras Imports From France As Mass Bird Flu Vaccinations Commence

As bird flu cases spread in locations worldwide, Japan has ceased imports of French foie gras - once a popular delicacy in…

FOOD

Check Out These Delicious Cafes, Kissas, and Junkissas Around Tokyo

Wanna rest a bit and grab a coffee or snack while seeing the Tokyo sites? Here are some of our favorite spots…

FOOD

Will Nissin’s New “Gaming Cup Noodle” Spur You to Victory?

Gamers: would you eat noodles with caffeine and niacin if it meant the difference between victory and defeat? Nissin is betting you…

FOOD

Nagashi Somen: How The Fun Tourist Activity Can Turn Dangerous

Nagashi-somen is a fun way to enjoy noodles in Japan. But the event nearly turned deadly for hundreds of people recently.

FOOD

Raw Eggs in Japan: Are They Safe to Eat?

A number of Japanese dishes involve eating raw eggs. Is that safe? Experts tell us why you're unlikely to contract salmonella in…