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Starbucks Japan spices up summer: Their newest frap option is a combo of sweet and heat

Starting Friday, June 6th, Starbucks Japan is launching a bold new limited-edition drink: the Hot Honey Oriental Mango & Tea Frappuccino. It’s a fun blend of sweet and heat that promises to shake up your usual summer sip.

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Shaved ice a tasty Japanese summer treat

Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer. 

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Taste of Japan: Enjoy grilled eel in Tokyo’s Ueno District

Unagi grilled eel is a Japanese delicacy that is known as the taste of Edo (old Tokyo). Its price, at somewhere between 5,000 to 7,000 yen (about $35-47), also means it is a meal often reserved for special occasions.

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Recipes: Tasty mango treats

Wash and distribute lettuce into four individual salad bowls.

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Recipe: Beer Cheese

This beer cheese recipe is so tasty served with pretzels, broccoli or green apple slices.

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Japan Tip of the Day: 7-Eleven smoothies a great way to eat, drink your fruits, veggies

Did you know most 7-Eleven stores in Japan offer blended fruit and latte smoothies? These are lifesavers when you’re craving something a little healthier and don’t feel like hunting for a nearby smoothie shop.

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5 restaurants to try in Fussa: A variety of cuisines in this little slice of America

Fussa City is located on the outskirts of Tokyo Prefecture, and it’s a place with a unique atmosphere thanks to the presence of Yokota Air Base which is home to around 3,500 US military members.

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Taste of Okinawa: Healthy appetizers

As the number of bars and pubs on the island indicates, drinking is a big part of life in Okinawa.

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Mignon Fuwafuwa Matsuri June 6 - July 8: A Tanabata-themed celebration at Sanrio Puroland

Tokyo’s Sanrio Puroland is set to host a summertime Tanabata-themed celebration, the Mignon Fuwafuwa Matsuri, from early June until early July.

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The ultimate Japanese BBQ guide: Grilling tips, recipes, and must-try foods

There’s nothing quite like the smoky aroma of grilled meat, the sizzle of seafood on hot coals, and the shared joy of cooking outdoors.

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VIDEO: How to use chopsticks properly in Japan

As chopsticks have a 3,000-year history, various customs and traditions surround their use, and the following are some no-nos of chopsticks.

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Discover Kyoto’s family-friendly stay at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

A Kyoto hotel that makes traveling with kids easier (and more fun!)

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Nepalese-Indian restaurant Gorkha Palace near Yokosuka NB sailors’ delight

Just a minute’s walk from Yokosuka Naval Base’s Womble Gate, a popular Nepalese-Indian restaurant offers a home to American sailors and local Japanese with its tasty fare and casual atmosphere.

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Japan Sake and Shochu Fair to be held in Osaka June 14-15: A celebration of the country’s traditional alcoholic beverages

The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association is launching the first-ever Japan Sake and Shochu Fair this June, and the two-day event is a celebration of the country’s traditional alcoholic beverages.

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