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(Cross-posted from JETAANY.org)
Two Japan-related pieces from the New York Times:
Fitting In, Japanese Style
Yes, MSG, the Secret Behind the Savor
Also, in case you haven’t gotten the memo yet, white people like Japan. They apparently like Asian girls too.

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