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Top 10 Japanese Matcha Brands: Everything You Need to Know
Everyone is talking about matcha for its superfood benefits, but are all matcha brands the same? Keep reading for a guide to the best Japanese matcha brands!
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Super! Eel Bread takes Japanese sushi into uncharted territory
Honouring a centuries-old tradition with a modern twist. Every summer, people around Japan eat eel to regain energy from the tiring heat. It’s a tradition that’s been around for centuries, with peopl
Source: SoraNews24
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Hiroshima Peace Bell Silenced for Nesting Sparrows
The peace bell at Hiroshima's Children’s Peace Monument is temporarily silenced. A family of sparrows is nesting inside, prompting officials to protect the birds until their fledglings leave.
Source: SoraNews24
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Singapore Arts Fest Focuses on Broader Audience
The Singapore International Festival of Arts aims to attract a wider audience. The festival features theater spilling into everyday life.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to Honor Speedskater Miho Takagi
The Japanese government is considering honoring speedskating star Miho Takagi. Takagi, the nation's most decorated Winter Olympian with 10 medals, retired in March.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s izakaya pubs closing at record pace, failing to attract foreign tourists
Combination of factors is dimming the shine of one of the stars of Japanese restaurant culture. Izakaya are a unique part of Japanese food culture. Their closest analogy would be pubs, since izakaya s
Source: SoraNews24
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Starbucks Japan has a secret breakfast set…and a hack for when it sells out
Japanese customer service turns a disappointing experience into a heartwarming memory. When people hear the words “Starbucks breakfast” in Japan, they usually think of the chain’s “Good Start Morning
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan to survey bear habitats in Niigata and Tohoku region
The government surveys aim to gain a better understanding of bear behavior in wide areas, as bears often roam across prefectural borders.
Source: The Japan Times
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Hall linked to Buddhist saint Kukai burns down on Miyajima
Flames spread into nearby woodland on the island later, but no one was hurt.
Source: The Japan Times
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Asian countries boost Ebola precautions after WHO declaration
Officials say the likelihood of local transmission remains low, and no cases have been publicly confirmed in Asia.
Source: The Japan Times
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