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Osaka Ramen Shop Threatens to Ban Chinese Customers After Two-Tier Pricing Dispute
Social media users in Japan have accused the store of discrimination and of "embarrassing" Japan with its blatant double pricing.
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No Tourists at Lunch? Japanese Soba Store Sparks Controversy with Sign
The chain's owners ultimately ordered the store to take the sign down. Here's why many Japanese netizens defended it.
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Tourists’ No-Shows Are Driving This Japanese Sweets Shop to Tears
The store says between 2 and 3 groups of tourists cancel every day, leaving a big hole in its bottom line.
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Report: Nearly 30% of Japan’s Restaurant Managers Work 60-Hour Weeks
A new report finds that one-third of all restaurant managers are so busy that they're at risk of working themselves to death.
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Halal Ramen in Tokyo: A Look at the Expanding Scene
Wanna enjoy one of Japan's signature dishes but still stay halal? These five shops in Tokyo serve noodles without the pork and…
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Tokyo Ramen Festa Showcases Dish’s Regional Variety Over 12 Days
Here's your chance to try some of Japan's best ramen from across the country in a single location in Tokyo's Setagaya City.
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[Insider] Exploring The Unseen Side of Downtown Shibuya
Want to see something beyond Shibuya Scramble? Here's a guide to some of the chiller places outside of the city's beating heart.
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Why This Kyushu Udon Chain Is Drawing Tokyo Crowds
Sukesan Udon, Kitakyushu’s iconic soul food, has landed in Kanto, sparking long lines and a social media buzz. What makes it so…