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Enjoy the crisp, salty taste of potato chips with a blast of…mandarin orange?
Koikeya, a Japanese snack maker, is known for releasing some pretty interestingly flavored potato chips. The list includes everything from toast to milk to apple even.
 
This summer, Koikeya has released...

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Because nothing cools you down better than the intense burning sensation of wasabi.
Actually, instant noodle maker Ace Cook seems to go out of its way to tell people this product isn’t all that piquant with the lengthy name of Adult Kireaji Mellow Wasabi Salt Soba. However, what the...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Japan’s traditional beverage of choice in the summer is mugicha, or barley tea. Ogawa Sangyo Co.’s factory in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, produces high-quality barley tea and is filled with heat and the fragrant flavor of roasted barley.
The production process consists solely of roastin...

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One mid-June day, a sushi shop specializing in home delivery in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, received packages of fish from Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, and other places. Shop manager Yoshitaka Asayama found that the delivery included an unusual kind of fish, called kibirekawahagi mode...

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So, what’s special about this white soda? Well, the main ingredient, for one thing! 
This drink, called “Shari Cola“, is being offered at the conveyor belt sushi chain Kura Zushi from July 29, and it contains an unexpected ingredient — rice, or malted rice (kome kouji) to be exact.
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Does it taste like a coffee ice cream or a sweet baked dessert? Join us for the delicious taste test after the break!
Starbucks Japan has been tantalising our tastebuds with an amazing array of Frappuccino drinks that include sakura, chocolate brownie matcha and even cantaloupe melo...

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People need to be aware of heatstroke more than usual during summer. This year, many soft drink brands have newly introduced products focusing on heatstroke prevention.
The Japan Soft Drink Association sets its own standards for such products, designating the concentration of sod...

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Join us as we taste the unique limited-edition treat, with lots of sweet details and mouthwatering photos.
Last year, we were salivating over the announcement of an unusual watermelon dango sweet, but by the time we got around to placing an order, the frozen dessert was so popular i...

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The Yomiuri Shimbun
Cold chicken is perfect for a light, savory meal or snack in summer when the heat makes you lose your appetite. It is easy to both make and eat.
Cooking expert Hiromi Maki whipped up two dishes with cold chicken, which is steamed or boiled and then chilled in ...

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As 18 and 19 year olds are now allowed to vote in Japan for the first time this year, a surprising campaign is being advertised to encourage them to take to the polls.
Following the revision of an election law earlier this month, Japan’s minimum voting age was officially dropped fro...

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