Ahh, the magnificent country of Japan. A nation built by unique tradition, culture, and philosophy that have been practiced for thousands of years. Japan is indeed a country that will make you fall in love with its uniqueness especially when it comes to food. Japanese cuisine is a great reflection of the country’s culture and tradition. Here are some unique foods that you will only taste in Japan.
Spaghetti Flavored Popsicles
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We all know that Japan has some crazy and unique flavors for snacks. From Grilled Potato Kitkat flavor to Spaghetti Flavored Gari Gari kun popsicles. They also have rice cakes stuffed with bean paste and corn potage flavored popsicles. The spaghetti flavored popsicle has also surprised Japan, causing confusion and curiosity to people.
Black Ninja Burger
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You might be hesitant to bite this black burger buns, but trust me, the taste is magical. “Kuro Ninja” or “Black Ninja Burger” consists of two black buns, whopper patty, hash browns, and a bacon that is placed to look like the burger has a tongue. A burger that includes bamboo charcoal bun and black, squid ink flavored ketchup is also available in the country. So if you want to try some burgers with a twist, simply head to Burger King Japan and you will definitely see what you are looking for.
Tori Gai or Japanese Cockle
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Tori Gai (Heart Clam Sashimi) is so rare and expensive that even Japanese people rarely eats this dish. Large, juicy, and sweet, only few lucky people get a chance to have a taste of this precious dish. Make sure to consume it while it is fresh so you can taste its rich flavor.
Animal Doughnuts
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When it comes to cuteness, Japan does not play around. These “doubutsu doonatsu” or animal doughnuts, are available at a shop called Floresta. Indeed, nothing is better than satisfying your sweet tooth with a dose of cuteness. These doughnuts are so well loved in Japan that there’s even a manga called Donyatsu (“meow” in Japanese) about animal doughnuts.
Indeed, you will never run out of things when someone asked you the things that you love about Japan. So if you are looking for something new to discover, simply book a flight to Japan and have your hungry tummy satisfied!