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South Berkeley cafes Milyar and Zing among June closures
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (291+ words) 06.26.26: Thanks to the Nosh tipster who informed us Saga Kitchen in Alameda has closed. The Asian food hall served bento boxes, Japanese sandwiches, dim sum, sushi, ramen and more. Saga Kitchen was located at 1707 Lincoln Ave. in Alameda 06.12.26: Redditors noted…...
A taste of yoshoku in Yokosuka
1+ day, 19+ min ago (494+ words) Stripes Japan A taste of yoshoku in Yokosuka Yoshoku is a catch-all label for foods of western origin that have been infused with Japanese sensibilities, originally a product of ingredient cost, availability, or palatability during the Meiji Period. I think…...
Agoda Reports Rising Travel Interest Ahead of Japan's 2026 Obon Period
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (505+ words) In Brief: According to the data, interest in domestic travel rose 12% during the holiday period, with urban destinations such as Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka emerging as the fastest-growing destinations. Agoda Reports Rising Travel Interest Ahead of Japan's 2026 Obon Period - Image…...
Can’t pick one baby name? These double names give you the best of both
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (87+ words) Nagaland IED blast: Assam Rifles jawan killed, four injured Assam CM Himanta drives road roller over seized ₹472-cr drugs J&K CM Abdullah reacts to BJP’s defamation notice CM Suvendu Adhikari backs Kolkata Airport Mosque entry ban Shubhanshu Shukla pens…...
Group of Jefferson Township Students and Teachers Take Trip to Japan
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (12+ words) TAPinto...
Japan's largest taxi operator shuts systems after cyberattack
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (546+ words) EU sanctions Russian GRU military hackers over cyberattacks Japan's largest taxi operator shuts systems after cyberattack Hackers backdoor Jscrambler npm package with infostealer malware CISA warns of actively exploited RCE flaws in Joomla extensions Japan's largest taxi operator, Nihon Kotsu,…...
Sushi Sakana Expands to Prosper, Bringing Family-Friendly Sushi to One of DFW's Fastest-Growing Suburbs
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (553+ words) Sushi Sakana, the DFW-based sushi restaurant known for its authentic Japanese cuisine with Korean dishes, is opening a new location in Prosper, Texas, adding to a growth push that also includes a new Frisco restaurant. According to public filings, the…...
Yama Sushi Expanding Footprint In San Gabriel Valley | What Now Los Angeles
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (254+ words) Forty-two years after it opened its doors at 911 W. Las Tunas Dr. in San Gabriel, Yama Sushi is planning to reimagine its San Gabriel Valley flagship. The project will expand and refresh the space where the brand launched in 1984, according to…...
37 Baby Names That Mean “Miracle” For Your New Little Blessing
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (210+ words) For the baby that represents all your answered prayers. Here are some of our favorite baby names that mean miracle for boys and girls alike. Bennett is somehow both classic and cool, recognizable but rare. It means “blessed” or “little…...
This Indonesian Fast Food Chain Just Opened Its First Aussie Store in the Melbourne CBD
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (582+ words) Words by Haymun Win · Updated on 13 Jul 2026 · Published on 13 Jul 2026 Before Western fast-food chains ever entered Indonesia, nasi padang from Jakarta-born Restoran Sederhana was the place to go for a quick, cheap meal. Today, 54 years on, the homegrown chain remains…...