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OSAKA -- Twenty-three people who had fallen ill were confirmed to have suffered food poisoning, the Osaka Prefectural Government announced on March 2, after they ate traditional Japanese multi ...

This program was designed to certify overseas restaurants, bars and retailers which carry Japanese food and beverages as official “Japanese Food Supporters” in order to further promote Japanese ...