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Tofu: The New Guacamole

Tofu: The New Guacamole

Posted on19. Jan, 2010 by Kassia.

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Just as tofu becomes mainstream in Oklahoma, we learn that it’s facing decreasing popularity in Japan. How can this be? Is it possible that a steady diet of fast food and crazy Western delicacies like pizza will destroy the tofu industry? Not if Takuji Yamato can help it. [...]

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How To Avoid Over-Crowded Trains

How To Avoid Over-Crowded Trains

Posted on04. Jan, 2010 by Kassia.

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Until you’ve been squished from all sides riding the subway in Tokyo during morning rush hour, you cannot say that you’ve truly experienced a crowded train. New Yorkers might complain, but we’ve never seen a subway car there packed to capacity. Helpful white-gloved attendants packing people into cars might seem like a cliche, until you’ve been shoved into the empty space created by two people exhaling simultaneously. Physical contact with your fellow passengers is unavoidable — leading to a growing problem with groping. [...]

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Is Japan Going to the Dogs?

Is Japan Going to the Dogs?

Posted on02. Jan, 2010 by Kassia.

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Birth rates in Japan might be declining, but dog ownership is rising. While Planet Tokyo maintains a feline-only environment, we can appreciate the benefits of dogs: they’re easier to attach to a leash and take to the park. And for the childless, dogs fill a powerful void. [...]

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