Kitchen - The Japan Times

When 'Kitchen,' the debut novel by Banana Yoshimoto, was first released in Japan in 1988, it caused such a stir that the media frenzy around her was dubbed 'Bananamania.

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Tokyo's first Russian-style maid cafe - The Japan Times

McDonald's Japan hikes prices for third time in 10 months - The Japan Times

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Lunch and dinner menus offer flavors of Oita - The Japan Times

Take your first dive into Japanese literature from the comfort of your kitchen - The Japan Times

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