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Where Tokyoites go for Chinese hot pot
Filed: Feb 27, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: The fiery alternative to Japanese hot pot, 'huoguo' is a tongue-numbing Sichuan staple that has found many fans in the Japanese capital.
WHO: Tokyoites
WHAT: Chinese hot pot
WHEN: Feb 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: Popularity of Sichuan cuisine in Japan
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