Every year on Nov. 11, Japan celebrates one of its favorite snacks — Pocky, a crunchy biscuit stick dipped in chocolate. What ...

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There are about 70,000 snacks in Japan, or about 15,000 more than the number of convenience stores, according to a Tokyo-based internet website that provides information about the bars.

JOSO, Ibaraki Prefecture--A local diner came up with an unusual hit when it combined two of Japan's favorite dishes, “yakisoba” pan-fried noodles, normally eaten as a snack, and curry rice.