Japan is one of the world’s least obese nations and green tea is a huge factor. Green tea weight loss benefits stem from a few things, its powerful antioxidant EGCG and the ability to boost the metabolic rate. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is actually used in a lot of weight loss supplements, so drinking tea will...
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Japan is one of the world’s least obese nations and green tea is a huge factor. Green tea weight loss benefits stem from a few things, its powerful antioxidant EGCG and the ability to boost the metabolic rate. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is actually used in a lot of weight loss supplements, so drinking tea will...
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Japanese vending machines are known in much of the world and the bizarre ones have gained infamy in the social media age. The term for vending machines in Japanese is “jidouhanbaiki” (自動販売機). In a large city like Tokyo or in a smaller town like Hasami, vending machines are a normal feature and the reason why...
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Japanese vending machines are known in much of the world and the bizarre ones have gained infamy in the social media age. The term for vending machines in Japanese is “jidouhanbaiki” (自動販売機). In a large city like Tokyo or in a smaller town like Hasami, vending machines are a normal feature and the reason why...
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Roppongi likely has the highest concentration of foreigners in Tokyo. That presents some positives and quite a few negatives. Most people in Tokyo are not fond of Roppongi and they tend to avoid it, especially for nightlife activity. In fact, if you want to see a bunch of foreigners acting like douchebags, then Roppongi on...
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Roppongi likely has the highest concentration of foreigners in Tokyo. That presents some positives and quite a few negatives. Most people in Tokyo are not fond of Roppongi and they tend to avoid it, especially for nightlife activity. In fact, if you want to see a bunch of foreigners acting like douchebags, then Roppongi on...
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Tokyo is a haven for excellent restaurants and the hype on many places is totally justified. Unfortunately, a lot of places that get the most accolades from foreigners are severely overrated. When you consider the quality of food, price, and how long the line or reservation list can be, it is hard to understand how...
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Tokyo is a haven for excellent restaurants and the hype on many places is totally justified. Unfortunately, a lot of places that get the most accolades from foreigners are severely overrated. When you consider the quality of food, price, and how long the line or reservation list can be, it is hard to understand how...
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Nabe (鍋物) and shabu shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ) are popular Japanese food options where the magic happens in a cooking pot at your table. Nabe is a Japanese favorite in the cold months, because it is an ever evolving stew/soup. It changes due to the different ingredients added at certain points, which allows the broth to take...
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Nabe (鍋物) and shabu shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ) are popular Japanese food options where the magic happens in a cooking pot at your table. Nabe is a Japanese favorite in the cold months, because it is an ever evolving stew/soup. It changes due to the different ingredients added at certain points, which allows the broth to take...
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