Women
Tattooed Sashimi Chef Inherits Japanese Restaurant, Overcomes Hate Over Appearance
Tochonika Pepe, age 25, is the proprietress of a long-running kaisendon restaurant - and a TikTok and Instagram sensation.

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Jay is a resident of Tokyo where he reports and conducts tours for Unseen Japan. His work on Japan has been cited in numerous publications, including USA Today, the Washington Post, Fortune, TIME, NPR, The Guardian, and The World. In his spare time, he loves reading Japanese novels. You can follow Jay on Bluesky.
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Women
Tochonika Pepe, age 25, is the proprietress of a long-running kaisendon restaurant - and a TikTok and Instagram sensation.
Society
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Travel
51.1% said they had no complaints, a big improvement over last year. However, crowding and immigration wait times have become issues.
Insider
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Culture
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Social Media
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Featured
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Entertainment
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