-- With a finger, put a dab of wasabi mustard at the center of the seafood slice while still keeping the rice in your palm.

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Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co. and Edion Corp., another key player in the sector, are ...

The Japanese economy ministry on Wednesday released data that show the government's reported plan to cut the consumption tax ...

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