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How to make better batter for tempura
"The Art and Science of Tempura" cookbook shows you how to make a restaurant-quality crust for your fried ingredients. But will the recipe work in your kitchen?
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Thai PM cracks down on ‘evil’ fuel smugglers profiteering from Gulf chaos
The move follows reports of illicit fuel shipments from Thailand into Cambodia, and irregular practices identified across the supply chain by Thai officials.
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Starbucks Japan unveils epic Frappuccino hunt with five to find in new Star birthday campaign
There is a way to try them all. On 2 August, 1996, Starbucks opened its first-ever Japanese branch in Tokyo’s Ginza district, making 2026 its 30th birthday year. To celebrate, the chain has a huge thr
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Italy's soccer federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure
Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso's position is also under question
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Streaming channel meant for pets launched in China
The new channel on Tencent Video — China's most popular online streaming platform — is meant to keep pets company while alone or can be watched by animals and humans together.
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Japanese LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, Mitsui O.S.K Lines says
The ship is the first Japanese vessel to have exited the Strait of Hormuz since the onset of the Iran war.
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Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
No meet-and-greets or Pokémon Card Game classrooms will be taking place for at least one month. On March 26, a female employee at the Pokémon Center store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district was stabbed and
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Takaki Biwa Wins Prestigious Mr. H Poetry Prize
Takaki Biwa has been awarded the 76th Mr. H Poetry Prize, a major honor in Japanese contemporary poetry. The prize is often compared to the Akutagawa Prize for literary fiction.
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Taiwan Opposition Leader Plans China 'Peace' Visit
The Kuomintang chief aims to meet Xi Jinping to foster cross-strait peace. This visit, the first in 10 years, could ease regional tensions.
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Rare Cicada Fossil Discovered by Tokyo Students
Two elementary school students in Tokyo have discovered a rare, whole-body cicada fossil. This find offers a unique glimpse into Japan's ancient insect life.
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