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Pumpkin Maple Churros Coming To The Menu At KFC Japan To Celebrate Halloween

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We say this definitely qualifies as a “treat.”
Back in August, I came down with a pretty serious bout of bout of homesickness when I saw that a bakery in the greater Los Angeles area was selling Pikachu churros. Tempting as it was to pack up and move home right then, I’m glad I stuc...

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Nissin Offers Chance To Try Rare Cans Of Fresh, Non-Instant Cup Noodles In Huge Giveaway

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The company famous for instant noodles is now releasing a limited number of their fresh noodles to lucky customers.
Ever since it was founded by the creator of instant noodles, Momofuku Ando, back in 1948, Nissin Foods has led the way in developing pre-cooked, dried blocks of ramen ...

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Original Recipes Go Viral On Social M

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The internet is changing the way people cook. Some simple recipes posted online have become viral hits, leading to the publication of cookbooks and even the development of a special kitchen tool. With creative ideas and photo techniques, original recipes could also become a new t...

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Japanese Convenience Store Christmas Cakes Are Cuter Than Ever!

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This is what Christmas dessert looks like in Japan.
Even though Halloween is still over a month away, Lawson convenience stores around the country are already accepting orders for their 2016 Christmas cake lineup from 20 September. While their catalogue features all the usual Japane...

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Tokyo Restaurant’s Milkshakes Are So Huge They Have Donuts and Churros In It

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And yes, that is a milkshake with pretzels and potato chips.
If you were in the mood for a tasty burger, you might not think to look for one in Japan, and even then, you might not expect to find such good, honest grub at a cafe that’s a side business for a fashionable clothing line....

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New luxury Japanese Kit Kat Available at Stores Around The Country

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According to Nestlé Japan, this is the first new nationwide Kit Kat series they’ve released in six years.
Since the first high-end specialty Kit Kat Chocolatory store opened in Tokyo back in 2014, they’ve released some unique creations like limited edition chocolate wafers wrapped...

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Now You Can Have Karinto Crackers Flavored With Popular Sake Dassai!

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We’ve already seen sake-flavored Kit Kats; now we have sake-flavored karinto crackers,  made with sake cake from the highly coveted Dassai!
The karinto is a traditional deep-fried cracker/cookie like snack that has been around in Japan for nearly 200 years. It’s considered a simple,...

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Enjoy Refreshing Colors, Taste of Seasonal Jellies

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Jellies featuring seasonal ingredients are a feast for the eyes and can be a nice treat to serve when you have guests. Tomoko Sato of La Carriere Cooking School in Kyoto shares two jelly recipes.
There are two types of gelatin — sheets and powder — and for these recipes gelatin s...

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Nestlé Presents Instant Matcha Green Tea From a Coffee Machine!

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Whoever thought that enjoying a cup of fragrant matcha green tea could be so easy?
If you’re fond of matcha but not so sure about preparing the green drink, then Nestlé Japan may have  the perfect solution for you. The food and beverage manufacturer has recently announced that it wi...

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Smart Ways to Use Up Veggies

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In cooking for one person, vegetables can present a problem. It is hard to use up a whole cabbage or a carrot, and unused portions tend to stack up in the refrigerator. It also can be tedious to peel and cut vegetables every day.
Cooking expert Eiko Yanagisawa has the answer: Mar...

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