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Chill Out This Summer with DAIKOKUYA’s NEW Cold Dan Dan Noodles! 🍜

miwako3 08/21/2026

Beat the summer heat with our exclusive seasonal creation, newly launched for this summer only! Introducing our Cold Dan Dan Noodles ($17.50)—featuring DAIKOKUYA’s signature creamy broth, chilled to perfection. Combined with just the right kick of chili oil, it’s a refreshing, rich, and spicy bowl designed to keep you cool all season long. 🎐🌶️ ✨ Why You’ll Love It: -Chilled & Creamy: Our house-made rich broth, served cold for maximum summer comfort. -A Spicy Kick: Infused with savory chili oil to wake up your appetite. -Limited-Time Special: Available only during the summer months—get it while it lasts! Check details and…

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JapanUp! 226 – August 2026

miwako3 08/01/2026

HAVE YOU READ OUR LATEST ISSUE?🤓 August issue is available on our website. Check it out NOW!

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Quiz – August 2026

miwako3 07/28/2026 SUDOKU

vol.226 (August 2026) SUDOKU RULES: In each of the 9 vertical and 9 horizontal rows insert one number each from 1 to 9, without inserting the same number twice per row.Explain more… SOLUTION >>>

JapanUp magazine 225 July 2026 cover, Japanese beer special issue

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JapanUp! 225 – July 2026

miwako3 07/01/2026

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The Front Line of Anime Music “Yoko Takahashi × Yoko Kanno” Special Interview

miwako3 06/28/2026

Anime Expo 2026 Special Feature The Front Line of Anime Music Yoko Takahashi × Yoko Kanno Special Interview Anime Expo 2026, one of the world’s largest anime events, will take place in Los Angeles from July 2 to 6. Among its most anticipated stages is J-POP SOUND CAPSULE, where acclaimed Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi and celebrated composer Yoko Kanno will appear. Yoko Takahashi continues to captivate fans around the world with “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” the iconic theme song from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Yoko Kanno, meanwhile, is the composer behind the music of landmark anime works such as Cowboy Bebop…

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Quiz – July 2026

miwako3 06/25/2026 SUDOKU

vol.225 (July 2026) SUDOKU RULES: In each of the 9 vertical and 9 horizontal rows insert one number each from 1 to 9, without inserting the same number twice per row.Explain more… SOLUTION >>>

JapanUp! magazine 224 June 2026 cover, Goma Japan's sesame flavor boom

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JapanUp! 224 – June 2026

miwako3 06/01/2026

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Quiz – Jun 2026

miwako3 05/27/2026 SUDOKU

Solution of Sudoku of vol.224 (2026 June issue).

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JapanUp! 223 – May 2026

miwako3 05/01/2026

HAVE YOU READ OUR LATEST ISSUE?🤓 May issue is available on our website. Check it out NOW!

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A Night of Elvis Classics — Toki Takes the Stage at The Mint

miwako3 04/26/2026

. A Night of Elvis Classics — Toki Takes the Stage at The Mint 🎤✨ Get ready for a high-energy night of Elvis Presley hits as Toki, an internationally acclaimed Elvis tribute artist, performs live at The Mint in Los Angeles. Featured in The New York Times and a five-time international champion, Toki has also earned a Top 5 spot at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Graceland — one of the most prestigious Elvis competitions in the world. Known for his powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence, Toki brings Elvis’s music to life across genres, from rock and…