THE JAPAN NEWS
 
HAMAMATSU — Stingray caught in Lake Hamana, Shizuoka Prefecture, is being promoted as an ingredient by local chefs even though the fish is not often used in cuisine.
Fishermen consider stingrays a nuisance but advocates have been highlighting their crunchy texture.
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Yogurt-like beverages combine McDonald’s shake know-how with one of Japan’s favorite summertime flavors.
Japan hasn’t quite gone into full-on hot and steamy summer mode, but those sweltering days are coming soon. So the timing of McDonald’s Japan’s announcement of a new cold and del...

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”Extra-extra spicy” and “extra-extra kind” dipping sauces also unveiled.
Half a year ago, Japan scratched its head in confusion as people across America turned into stark-raving lunatics trying to get their hands on McDonald’s Schezuan dipping sauce. Now, though, fast food fans in J...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
In Japan, Coca-Cola is more than just coke. In fact, one of it most successful products in the local market is its lineup of Georgia canned coffee. It also makes unique Japanese coke variations, such as the Coca-Cola Peach, Coca-Cola Plus health drink, and Coca-Cola Frozen Lemon.
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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Nissin recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for a special type of drainer lid especially designed for its staple Yakisoba UFO instant buckwheat noodle product.
If functions a bit like a colander shaker, affixed to the top of the round UFO noodle bowl so that you can pour out t...

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Yokohama Kurikoan’s new limited edition taiyaki cake flavor comes in a striking blue color and has a delightfully refreshing aftertaste to boot!
Taiyaki, the popular Japanese snack made in the shape of a fish using pancake-like dough, is most commonly filled with a sweet red bean pa...

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Suntory had to guess how much whiskey they’d need over a decade ago, and they guessed wrong.
Suntory’s beer may not have achieved the overseas success of competitors Asahi, Kirin, and Sapporo, but when it comes to whiskey, the company stands above all of its Japanese rivals. Connois...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Last week, Japanese whisky was in the news worldwide for reasons that might be described as both good and bad: an approaching Suntory whisky shortage due to the immense popularity of the brand’s lineup of Hakushu and Hibiki.
This ambivalent achievement crowns a remarkable few years...

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What color is your cup of tea? Well … bright blue, if you use these unique frog-shaped teabags from ocean-teabag!
Japanese teabag maker ocean-teabag, known for their ingeniously and artfully designed products, have released another teabag creation that not only gives you a refreshin...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - Apart from its countless health benefits, one of the best things about miso is that it can be used to cook pretty much whatever your heart desires. Soups (of course), pastes, fillings and sauces are standard, but using a little bit of creativity, you can turn this staple Jap...

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