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Umaibo: What is the Mentai Flavor?

Umai-Bo (うまい棒), literally meaning Delicious-Stick in Japanese, is a corn puff stick with many fans in and outside of Japan. The snack sold by Yaokin, shaped like a cylindrical tube, is known for its...

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4 Types of “Soba” without using Buckwheat Noodles

When you hear “Soba (そば)”, what comes to your mind first? Traditional Japanese buckwheat noodles? Yes, the word Soba usually refers to buckwheat noodles. However, in some cases, the word Soba may refer to...