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Small pieces of red, green and yellow rice cakes are dried at a workshop in Shika, Ishikawa Prefecture, before they are made into arare rice crackers.
The drying of the Noto Shika arare crackers — a local specialty — is well under way in Shika. The rice cakes need to be dried for...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
We all know conveyor-belt sushi (kaiten-zushi). But what about conveyor-belt sweets?
For a limited time only, that experiment is coming to Tokyo — and just in time for Valentine’s Day, too.
Head to the Ginza branch of Loft, where the Sweety Loft pop-up will appear along with specia...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - In Japan, big international brands know how to keep their customers interested throughout the year, with exclusive limited-edition flavours and irresistible seasonal releases that have us all reaching into our wallets to try their new products time and time again.
Last year,...

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ROCKET NEWS
 
We track down the few remaining cheese crackers that have hooked the legendary frontman of X Japan.
One of the more interesting programs on Japanese television these days is Geinoujin Kakudzuke Check! (Entertainer Rating Check!). This is a contest in which members from all walks of ...

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500-restaurant chain closes all branches to give employees’ time to spend with families at New Year’s.
With roughly 500 branches serving up tasty noodles, the Korakuen ramen chain is a great place for a quick, hot meal (like its chashu ramen, pictured above), especially during the c...

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What better way to celebrate the New Year than with a lovely cake in the shape of Mt. Fuji decorated with Japanese symbols of good fortune?
Popular Japanese confectioner Gin no Budo, operated by Grapestone Co., Ltd, will be coming out in the New Year with a special cake that not onl...

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Sounds like this might be the best Good Meat Day ever.
When the Earl of Sandwich made history by sitting down to a card game and creating the greatest, most versatile food stuff ever, he knew that the thing he gave his name to was just a vehicle for getting the filling to his mouth ...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - A fierce cold snap has clamped down on Japan since last weekend, and while we’re bundling up with coats and scarves to keep out the chill, the weather also has us looking for ways to warm up from the inside.
One of Japan’s favorite cold-weather comfort foods is cream stew, w...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - Grand Hyatt Tokyo has unveiled its new holiday and New Year menus that highlight the flavors of the season, all available beginning in December. To celebrate the holiday spirit, the hotel’s restaurants and bars will offer a range of holiday-inspired menus perfect for gatheri...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Instant noodles maker Nissin already hit the viral magic button with the recent release of the Otohiko Anti-Slurping Noise Noodle Eating Fork, a genuine product that functions as a “food sound camouflage utensil” to hide the slurping diners make when enjoying noodles.
Now Nissin is...

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