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Seilan is one of the most unique tipples in Japan, making sunsets appear like magic in “Blue Samurai” drinks.
Hokkaido-based chocolatier Royce‘s limited-edition Valentine’s Day chocolates will have you salivating, and dusting off your Gollum impression.
Japan’s favorite chocolate pretzel snack is set to add some sweet sophistication to your next occasion to crack open a bottle of red.
Mos Burger gives us one more reason to love it as we visit the Mos Bar in Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood.
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
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Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Beautiful old-school restaurant Konnyaku Bansho serves kaiseki meals with unique konnyaku theme
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