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My Faves: Spicy Okinawan snacks

Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through.
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10 things to buy with 1,000 yen before leaving Japan!

Ever wonder what to buy with the last 1000 yen you have at the end of your Japan trip? Sure, you could exchange it before leaving—but as it's only around $10 and with the exchange rate and after the fees are taken out, you’re not left with a whole lot.
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The quest for the best Autumn conbini snacks in Japan

When I was asked to do a review of Japan’s seasonal conbini (convenience store) snacks for autumn 2021, the first thing that struck me was “responsibility.”
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Japanese KitKat Journey - Taste Testing the Unique Flavors!

It is a really popular chocolate in the UK, yet in recent years it has gained a new worldwide fame for making a small, yet impactful, change to the flavors of its products.
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Making snack time with kids

Making snack time fun may be a little over the top on most days, but right now entertaining your children is a top priority.
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Going to a Japanese supermarket? Use these useful phrases

Many people regard Japanese supermarkets as a must-visit when visiting Japan, because they not only reveal the daily life of Japanese people, but also handy for getting cheap meals and snacks!
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7 Secrets about Daiso, Japan’s Fun and Quirky 100-Yen Shop!

Daiso is one of Japan’s 100-yen shop brands, known for offering a massive variety of unique and quirky products. Almost everything can be bought for a mere 100 yen (that’s less than a dollar!), with only a few exceptions.
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10 popular Japanese snacks

This has been a trying year in many ways, but one bright spot has been all the specialty tastes that have been released for our favorite Japanese snacks and treats!
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10 Must-try popular snacks at Japan’s 7-Eleven convenience stores!

Japan’s convenience stores are amazing in many ways and as you travel, you’ll find yourself stopping by on more than one occasion.
A Marine shops for produce at the Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, Commissary. (DeCA photo: Keith Desbois)
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March savings: Sales promotions offer commissary customers extra discounts for frozen foods, nutritious meals, snacks

During March, commissary customers will see significant savings with sales promotions linked to National Nutrition Month, Frozen Food Month, NFL ProCamps, the college basketball playoffs, St. Patrick’s Day and more.
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Warm up with Japanese nourishing hot pots

There is something very comforting about sitting around a bubbling hot pot with friends and family.
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Picky eater? Here's 8 Japanese foods even you will love!

Japanese food is absolutely amazing, but it’s also completely different in taste, presentation, and texture from dishes in many Western countries.
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Taste of Japan: Tips for foreigners when eating at a restaurant

Since Japan is home to some of the richest, tastiest, most unique dishes in the world, eating out over here can be an amazing experience.
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VIDEO| Taste of Okinawa: How to make tasty pork dish Rafute

If you have traveled to Okinawa, you may have stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised pork belly, was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty.
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My Faves: Spicy Okinawan snacks

Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through.
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Taste of Okinawa: SPAM a key ingredient to daily life on island

Spam, Spam, Spam – lovely Spam!
To most, it’s an old Monty Python skit. But if you’re on Okinawa, it’s a way of life.