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Japanese Korean thanking colleagues lets go

During their week together, the writers were able to learn a few key phrases in their native languages from each other.

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Colorful lunch at Planet of Curry

Shimokitazawa has so many curry restaurants that choosing where to eat can be difficult.

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Not only matcha! 8 tasty tea varieties in Japan

The act of drinking tea is an integral part of many cultures throughout the world.

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How café culture differs in Japan and Korea

In Korea, you can find small cafés and coffee chains on nearly every block, and going to one rarely means just getting coffee. Many Koreans treat cafés almost like a rented living room.

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Speakin’ Japanese: Trick or treat

Hey, kids. Are you ready to go trick or treating? Let’s make it spookier by saying “trick or treat” in Japanese!

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Perfect recipes for getting pumped about pumpkin

What do you get when you take the circumference of a pumpkin and divide it by its diameter? Pumpkin pie

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Unique udon near Hardy Barracks at noodle chain Tsurutontan

No matter the time of year, you’ll find Japan’s noodle shops stay busy with locals and tourists digging into their bowls.

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VIDEO: A walk around Tokyo’s subculture sanctuary Nakano

Nakano, just northwest of Shinjuku, is a convenient commuter town for Tokyo’s office workers and salarymen, but it is also a haven for Japanese otaku subculture.

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Explore Tokyo with us: Part III - Ebisu

In the heart of the metropolis, Ebisu is known as one of Tokyo’s most popular districts, where modern buildings, world-renowned restaurants and luxury hotels coexist with abundant greenery.

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Taking a break for Taiwanese food near Shinjuku Station

We arrived at Shinjuku Station at 11 a.m. and headed out to a small restaurant called Taiwan Ten Cafe.

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Traditional Japanese yoshoku with Chinese twist at Seika in Yokosuka 

Among all the options, omurice is my favorite because of its unique, nostalgic taste. Whenever the mood strikes, I head to Seika, a Chinese restaurant serving up tasty yoshoku and Chinese dishes in Yokosuka City.

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VIDEO: Enjoy taste of old, new Yaesu at New Tofrom Yaesu complex near Tokyo Station

A new shopping and commercial complex on the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station has finally opened.

Photo Of Kyushu Ceramic Museum interior, many ceramics on display.

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Passport to Porcelain: Exploring Kyushu’s Ceramics Towns

Since moving to Yokosuka in 2015, one of my dreams had been to visit Kyushu’s famed ceramics towns of Arita, Imari and Okawachiyama.

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Why is Hokkaido milk, cream and cheese so popular?

Historically, Japan has never been a large-scale dairy producing country.

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