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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Yamanote Line: 10 Little-Known Facts
The Yamanote line is the beating heart of transportation for many in Tokyo. Here are some facts you may not know.
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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…
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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.
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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.