There’s a famous saying in Japan, hana yori dango, which literally translates as “dango over flowers” and is used to mean “substance over form." This meaning comes from the fact that dango (sweet ...

Starting this November, the first episode of a new romantic young adult series, "Boys Before Friends," will be released to American audiences. The series is based on Japan’s hit manga, "Hana Yori ...

Tea-themed, traditional drink cafes are enjoying a boom in Korea, but it is hard to find one that has become a huge hit. That is probably due to the fact that tea-based lattes made using Korean ...

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