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as well but mostly used sparingly in soup,   break the bank. One source for cheap, fast
           noodle and vegetable dishes.                Japanese food is the zillion convenience
               The most famous meat from Japan is      stores found on practically every block in
           Kobe beef which is expensive and a special   every city in the country. 7-Elevens are filled
           occasion dish. A nice steak costs more than   with cheap snacks, ready-to-eat Japanese
           $200 in fine dining spots. We ordered our tiny   dishes, and beverages including wine. Family
           Kobe beef slices by the milligram and still paid  Mart and Lawson convenience stores also are
           $40 for the experience at lunch. Yes, it does   a boon to weary travelers seeking wine and
           melt in your mouth.                         happy hour snacks. Clerks at all of them are
               Like most Japanese, we had to balance   very friendly and understand enough English
           our expensive dining with meals that wouldn’t   to help you make your purchase.




































































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