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Meisa Kuroki Takes First Place for Most Attractive Eyes

Who has the most beautiful eyes in Japanese entertainment?   According to a recent Internet poll, asking 500 men and women in their 20s and 30s, 21-year-old actress Meisa Kuroki has ...

Washugyu - best of both beef worlds

It's the latest, juiciest and meatiest ingredient to hit the gourmet market, and it's popping up in menus of ZAGAT and Michelin-rated restaurants all over North America. From the infamous ...

Only in Japan - Costume Play and BBQ

Costume Play and BBQ restaurant nearby Kanda station in Tokyo is a real meat lovers heaven. . . servers dressed in Playboy bunnies, cow girls, nurses, policewomen, bringing you raw ...

Michelle says, ‘Don’t miss out on a naked hot springs experience!’

"I remember the steam rising to kiss my rose-coloured cheeks as snowflakes danced and settled into my hair. It was all so serene, so calming, SO AWKWARD!" - Michelle ...

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Kingyo Izakaya at the Top of Vancouver’s Gourmet Game - Meet Koji Zenimaru

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Jan 05 2010     2 Comments
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In the first article of 2010, let me introduce you to my fave and one of Vancouver’s very best Japanese restaurants, Kingyo Izakaya. I met with Manager Koji Zenimaru, and when an interview starts off …

Making Healthy Sushi Choices

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Dec 01 2009     3 Comments
Posted in : Japanese Food
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Sushi is a nutritional powerhouse. . . if it’s done right. I guess it’s kind of like the Subway diet - no mayonnaise, and no cheese. In sushi world, this means no imitation crab-mayo mix …

Washugyu - best of both beef worlds

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Nov 19 2009     1 Comment
Posted in : Japanese Food
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From the infamous NOBU chains, Megu of L.A. to the Gramercy Tavern in NYC, the marbled Washugyu (sometimes also called, Wagyu) is the ultimate foogasm for a beef connoisseur.

Photos: Japanese Konbini (Convenience Store)

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Nov 12 2009     6 Comments
Posted in : Japanese Food
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This and that of the Japanese Konbini, plus, what is ODEN?

Only in Japan - Costume Play and BBQ

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Nov 02 2009     3 Comments
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Chef’s special of the day - Cameltoe. . . . Whoa, this bunny suit has a high cut crotch area!!!

Video: Japanese Supermarket Tour

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 25 2009     0 Comments
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Singer Songwriter Tom Fallon made a sweet video of him walking around a Japanese supermarket - I found it highly entertaining, and all the food made me droooollll.

Suntory Buys Orangina

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 24 2009     2 Comments
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Japanese drink maker giant, Suntory has gulped up European beverage company Orangina Schweppes for $3.8 billion dollars.

Be a balla’ at Hilton Tokyo’s Dom Perignon lounge

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 09 2009     5 Comments
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See and taste pure luxury at Japan’s first Dom Perignon Lounge at the Hilton Tokyo.