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Nissin Unveils Curry Meshi With Mystery Powder That Promises Perfect Nutritional Balance In A Cup

Constantly juggling time, convenience, and health is no easy feat, so Nissin's Curry Meshi is made to offer a simple complete meal for busy bees.

Nagashi somen slide in Japan turns eating noodles into a challenge, unless you are exceptionally proficient at using chopsticks.

Japan took it to the next level with their self-closing jam jars - a seemingly magical phenomenon that is actually explainable by science.

Alcoholic sake butter could change the way we eat butter - simply pop a slice into your mouth instead of spreading it on toast.

If you are a fan of sweet and savoury ice cream, why not give bonito ice cream a shot? After all, it might not be as fishy as it seems.

Japan's adorable Kirby Cafe gets even cuter as they introduce sakura-inspired items to their menu, just in time for the spring season.

Crane machines are tough enough for humans, but a monkey from Japan managed to play and win the ultimate prize - raisins.

Most would blanch at the thought of eating worms, but Japanese bakery Pasco is breaking boundaries with their nutritional silkworm bread.

The future is here: Japanese instant noodles that stay chilled after microwaving. Now you can enjoy hassle-free cold noodles with ease.

Blue curry and blue coffee - you name it, and Nagahama city has it. Experience a variety of blue foods in this city where blue is the norm!