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Food & Drink Jun 9, 2018

Instagram rules and food trends flourish in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo's Koreatown

by Patrick St. Michel

Move over, Harajuku. Although the Instagram-ready "rainbow hot dog" might bring the crowd to Shin-Okubo, Korean food is well on its way to becoming a true culinary staple.

Music | Sound Off Jul 6, 2017

Twice shows just how resilient K-pop can be

by Patrick St. Michel

Last week, Korean pop group Twice made its "official" debut in Japan, featuring the release of a Japanese-language best-of compilation and a showcase at Tokyo Gymnasium on July 2. In between, the members appeared on the popular weekly TV show "Music Station" and posed ...