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Japanese Green tea and matcha 🍖 - food May 31, 2025

I will introduce you to Japanese Green Tea 緑茶 and Matcha 抹茶, which are traditional, rich in antioxidants, and very popular teas you can drink in Japan and overseas!

 

🌱 What is Japanese Green Tea 緑茶

Green tea originated in China and was brought to...

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Craziest Vending Machines in Japan 🍖 - food 🎎 - culture 🧭 - destinations May 26, 2025

Japanese vending machines 自動販売機 (jidou hanbaiki) are everywhere in Japan, and I’m sure that if you've ever been there, you’ve been amazed at how many there are.

Cold beverages, hot beverages, lockers, ice cream… There are so many purposes for them t...

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Omoide Yokochou (思い出横丁): Shinjuku's Hidden Gem 🍖 - food 🧭 - destinations Feb 01, 2023

Step Back in Time at 思い出横丁: Tokyo's Hidden Gem

If you're looking for a unique and authentic shopping experience in Tokyo, look no further than 思い出横丁 (Omoide Yokocho). This narrow alleyway, located in the heart of the city, is lined with small food s...

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