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Louis Vuitton Is Opening Its First-Ever Café and Restaurant

Louis Vuitton is putting on its chef hat. On February 1st, the French fashion house will open both

January 29, 2020

8 Truly Amazing Places To Visit Before You Die

With all the benefits it brings, who has not thought of traveling and visiting various cities? Maybe your work schedule has been hindering you from visiting various places on the planet. This season,…

December 25, 2019 | Spotted Stories

Rugby World Cup 2019 in Numbers

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October 15, 2019

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Rugby World Cup 2019 in Numbers

Rugby World Cup is crucial for the progress of Japanese culture, says, tourism official Language, architecture, and food will set it apart from the previous host Almost £400…

October 15, 2019

Coca-Cola Clear: A New Summer Beverage

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June 24, 2018

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Coca-Cola Clear: A New Summer Beverage

Only available in Japan, Coca-Cola Clear just launched earlier this week. It is Coca-Cola minus the deep-brown colour and calories.

June 24, 2018 | Spotted Stories

Popular Mellenial Pink Made its Way into a Kit Kat Bar

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February 24, 2018

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Popular Mellenial Pink Made its Way into a Kit Kat Bar

Kit Kat, from Nestle, has taken its beloved snack to a whole new pinkish level with this new “Kit Kat Chocolatory Sublime Ruby.” The millennial pink

February 24, 2018

Coca Cola Peach is Now a Thing

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February 18, 2018

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Coca Cola Peach is Now a Thing

Always pushing the boundaries, Japan just introduced Coca-Cola Peach. The drink is available in two sizes – 500 and 280 mL bottles – and is said to taste lightly like pe

February 18, 2018

Kanazawa: Ice Cream that Doesn't Melt

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August 19, 2017

Ice Cream & Gelato

Kanazawa: Ice Cream that Doesn't Melt

Imagine enjoying a popsicle that doesn't melt all over your hand and create a sticky mess. Well, in Japan,the Biotherapy Development Research Center Co. in Kanazawa invented pops known as the "not…

August 19, 2017 | News

What-a-Melon: An Eye Catching Summer Dessert from Dominique Ansel

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June 29, 2017

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What-a-Melon: An Eye Catching Summer Dessert from Dominique Ansel

Never out of original ideas, Dominique Ansel recently introduced an eye-catching new watermelon soft serve.

June 29, 2017

Intricate Art on Fruits And Vegetables

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March 10, 2017

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Intricate Art on Fruits And Vegetables

Japanese artist Gaku intricate food carvings

March 10, 2017

Gold Wrapped Sushi Rolls for Luck

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February 20, 2017

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Gold Wrapped Sushi Rolls for Luck

Last week, Japan celebrated Setsubun, a holiday where people try to invite good fortune into their homes. Part of the custom has evolved from throwing beans to invite good fortune and ward o

February 20, 2017

Cherry Blossom Coca Cola Welcomes Spring

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February 17, 2017

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Cherry Blossom Coca Cola Welcomes Spring

If you’re looking for a way to welcome Spring in style, there’s no better way than with a limited-edition sakura-themed Coca Cola bottle. I would like one for my Coca Cola bottles…

February 17, 2017

Sushi Kitkat Anyone?

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February 02, 2017

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Sushi Kitkat Anyone?

Kit Kat, the chocolate-coated wafer bar with a distinct crunch, will be available in the form of sushi. Three varieties are being produced: tuna, tamago (egg), and uni. The sweet sushi will be served…

February 02, 2017

Limited Edition Coca Cola Bottles: Celebrating the Season

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November 19, 2016

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Limited Edition Coca Cola Bottles: Celebrating the Season

Coca-Cola released a limited-edition coke bottle in Japan that comes with a cool new feature - a cool feature that's Christmasy. The hidden trick was discovered by Imgur user guyfromtokyo, who posted…

November 19, 2016

Slice Chocolate is Now a Thing

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December 15, 2015

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Slice Chocolate is Now a Thing

Did you know that Slice Chocolate is now a thing... Bourbon, a Japan-based company, has started to sell chocolate slices packaged like Kraft cheese singles. Each pack contains five two-millimeter…

December 15, 2015 | News

Butter Sushi is a New Thing

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October 27, 2015

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Butter Sushi is a New Thing

Have you heard of the new trend in sushi Japan? Butter sushi... What does that mean? Well, people have been enjoying thick slices of butter on their sushi. Specifically on

October 27, 2015

Let a Robot Welcome You into this Hotel

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August 06, 2015

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Let a Robot Welcome You into this Hotel

The newly opened Henn na Hotel which means translates as weird hotel, in southern Japan is full of technological innovations. Robot staff run the establishment, with the help of a few humans on…

August 06, 2015

Chounuts and Waffnuts - Let's See What They Are...

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June 04, 2015

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Chounuts and Waffnuts - Let's See What They Are...

It's that time again when someone creates a new kind of food hybrid that pushes over the one before...Move over Cronut, here comes the newest doughnut hybrid. Krispy Kreme Japan is introducing two…

June 04, 2015

30 Flavors You Didn't Know Exist!

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January 21, 2015

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30 Flavors You Didn't Know Exist!

If you consider yourself a flavor enthusiast, you'll need to leave your country in order to try these strange and bizarre flavors of other places. But it just might be worth it...you be the…

January 21, 2015

New Batman Burger from McDonald's

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September 30, 2014

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New Batman Burger from McDonald's

McDonald’s now has a new “Batman burger” that's part of a new menu of Justice League themed meals. But the bad news is that it's only available in Hong Kong. It looks yummy...…

September 30, 2014

Burger King Goes ‘GOTH’ In Japan With Their ‘BLACK BURGER’ (And Black Cheese)

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September 15, 2014

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Burger King Goes ‘GOTH’ In Japan With Their ‘BLACK BURGER’ (And Black Cheese)

Writing abysmal poetic laments, watching The Crow movie on endless loop, sleeping all day with your sunglasses on,

September 15, 2014

Pharrell Williams's Creates His Own Burger

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August 13, 2014

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Pharrell Williams's Creates His Own Burger

Add chef to various talents that Pharrell Williams has been showing lately - a singer, actor, designer artist is there anything the "Happy" singer doesn't know how to do...In Japan, Williams created…

August 13, 2014

Fancy Some World Cup Themed Hotdogs?

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July 05, 2014

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Fancy Some World Cup Themed Hotdogs?

A Brazilian hot dog vendor has taken inspiration from the FIFA World Cup to create a number of “national” hot dogs. The “World Cup Dogs” match the colors of their respective countries’ flags and are…

July 05, 2014

Frozen Beer Slushies

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June 22, 2014

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Frozen Beer Slushies

Get a cold cap on your beer and enhance your thirst-quenching drinking experience with the Frozen Beer Slushie Maker by Kirin Ichiban.

June 22, 2014

What Fills The World's Cups?

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June 21, 2014

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What Fills The World's Cups?

It's interesting to checkout the kinds of drinks that come from different countries, alcoholic and non alcoholic... better so the countries participating in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil... So what…

June 21, 2014

Vegetable-Flavored Ice Cream from Häagen-Dazs

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April 24, 2014

Ice Cream & Gelato

Vegetable-Flavored Ice Cream from Häagen-Dazs

A new surprise from Häagen-Dazs: 'Tomato Cherry’ and ‘Carrot Orange’ flavors. Starting 12 May, the two new flavors which are part of the brand’s ‘Spoon Vege’…

April 24, 2014 | News

Tsunami Achrafieh: My Second Visit, My Second Enjoyment

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Beirut

April 11, 2014

Japanese & Sushi

Tsunami Achrafieh: My Second Visit, My Second Enjoyment

Some say the food experience and taste vary between Tsunami in Antelias and Tsunami in Achrafieh, to those I say, I had the same experience at both locations - same food, same quality, same freshness…

April 11, 2014 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Dining Etiquette Around The World

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March 21, 2014

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Dining Etiquette Around The World

Around the world people have adopted unique traditions and etiquette when it comes to dining. It’s important to respect these customs, so what kind of things do you need to be conscious of when…

March 21, 2014

Sake Get's into the Spirits Premium Wave

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March 01, 2014

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Sake Get's into the Spirits Premium Wave

Whiskey, vodka, rum and other spirits have seen the limelight in the wave of premium spirits, it's now time for Sake to join that wave. The House of Gekkeikan has introduced Suzaku – a new premium…

March 01, 2014

Inside the First KitKat Chocolatory Store

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January 19, 2014

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Inside the First KitKat Chocolatory Store

I think a trip to Tokyo should be on my to do list this year. Gourmet KitKat store?

January 19, 2014

Coca-Cola Special Edition Mini-Bottles For The 2014 World Cup

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January 15, 2014

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Coca-Cola Special Edition Mini-Bottles For The 2014 World Cup

Coca-Cola unveils 18 special edition mini-bottles in Brazil to commemorate the country’s hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in June.

January 15, 2014

Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe

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France

December 11, 2013

French Food

Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe

The third day in Paris, was a visit to Val d'Europe, the big mall and its outlet village situated 40 minutes from Paris. It was already in the afternoon and lunch choices were limited. Kitchens i

December 11, 2013 | Restaurants | Paris

An Automated Sushi Restaurant With No Waiters

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November 07, 2013

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An Automated Sushi Restaurant With No Waiters

Usually, when entering a restaurant — even a sushi boat restaurant — you're greeted by a waiter. The friendly server takes your order, brings you your food and disposes of the dirty dishes…

November 07, 2013

A Paint Set Made Of Chocolate

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October 24, 2013

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A Paint Set Made Of Chocolate

If you love chocolate, love painting or simply just love chocolate, these box of chocolate paints designed by Japanese design giants, Nendo, is something to see and try... The ‘Chocolate…

October 24, 2013

8 Things Worth Knowing about Eating Sushi

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October 14, 2013

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8 Things Worth Knowing about Eating Sushi

Sushi is delicious, and at the end of the day there are few ways to really get it wrong, but this graphic from I Love Coffee can help you up your sushi game and enjoy the experience a bit more.

October 14, 2013 | Popular

Lipton Tea Scented Ballpoint Pens

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September 21, 2013

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Lipton Tea Scented Ballpoint Pens

Back to school already? Here's something interesting that might sooth your minds in the mornings. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Sarasa Clip pens, Japanese stationary company Zebra has…

September 21, 2013

Perfect Sushi Made Easy at Home

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September 20, 2013

Food Gadgets

Perfect Sushi Made Easy at Home

Professional, round sushi can now be created in your own kitchen with your own choice of fillings. With just three easy steps, you can make roll after roll, and will have your guests coming back for…

September 20, 2013

Ginza Tajima Steak House - Tokyo

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September 08, 2013

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Ginza Tajima Steak House - Tokyo

Words about the projects by the designers,

September 08, 2013

McDonald's One Day Only Quarter Pounder Jewelry Series, Japan

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July 04, 2013

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McDonald's One Day Only Quarter Pounder Jewelry Series, Japan

We’ve heard of limited edition bags, watches, cars, even helmets, and speakers. Nevertheless, have you heard of a limited edition burger? Here’s presenting you with not one, but three…

July 04, 2013

What the World Eats to Celebrate New Years

Travel & Tourism

December 30, 2012

Travel & Tourism

What the World Eats to Celebrate New Years

New Years is more than champagne and midnight kiss. People around the world celebrate it with special food. Lets take a tour around the world with CNN to discover the feast the world enjoys on this…

December 30, 2012

World-Renowned Chef Joël Robuchon Launches A New Beer

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December 04, 2012

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World-Renowned Chef Joël Robuchon Launches A New Beer

The world-renowned chef Joël Robuchon is teaming up with Japanese brewery Sapporo on a new beer. The Yebishu beer is set to launch on 20 February 2013 and will be offered at Robuchon’s…

December 04, 2012

Must Discover: Godiva Chocolatier, Japan

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November 20, 2012

Chocolate

Must Discover: Godiva Chocolatier, Japan

Who doesn't know Godiva to die for chocolate...Stepping into one of their stores is heaven... This is Godiva’s new concept flagship store. Godiva’s idea was “treat thyself”.…

November 20, 2012 | Spotted Stories