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Unpopular opinion: Japan is basically the Italy of Asia — amazing food, sure, but sometimes a bit… bland (at least for my spice-loving palate). Now, before you grab the pitchforks, let me clarify: I’m ...
TOKYO -- Jellied sea urchin roe on a bed of tofu skin. Foie gras sushi. Fresh tea-leaf tempura. Raw horse-liver sashimi. A month ago -- before I consumed those dishes and many others equally as ...