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Nadai Fujisoba prides itself in representing the essence of Japanese food and its rich culture. In 1966, Nadai Fujisoba built its first soba noodle store in Shibuya, which also serves as its first flagship store. During Japan's economic boom, it built their stores to cater to on-the-run businessmen. Since then, the community has continued to support them ever since. These days, Nadai Fujisoba serves more than 58,000 meals everyday by opening their stores 24 hours. Its menu categories are: Nihon Soba/Udon (hot noodle), Tempura Soba/Udon (hot noodle), Mori Soba/Udon (cold noodle), Hiyaski and Tsuke Soba/Udon (cold noodle), Donburi Rice Bowls, Tempura A La Carte, Teisyoku Set and Drinks and Desserts. You can find Nadai Fujisoba in bustling areas in Tokyo, such as Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara, Roponggi, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro. In 2014, Nadai Fujisoba opened its first store in Taiwan and it has become a great success for the brand. "We believe that customer...

Sexy figures and model queen dreamers are expected to rock the stage in this year's Top Model of the World Philippines (TMWP) contest which will be held at the Resorts World Theater in Pasay City on May 12. "The search and screening has started in various cities and regions of the Philippines,” said Miss Shyla Marquez, Marketing Manager of Slimmers World International Philippines (SWI). Marquez said that SWI has signed a partnership agreement as cooperator for the joint launch of TPWP 2017.                                                                         Nicole Watts This mutual partnership gives the go-signal to launch the TMWP 2017 with Miss Bikini Philippines 2017 in Metro Manila. "It promotes cooperation among similarly situation event organizations with tourism orientation, promoti...

Kapamilya star Anne Curtis-Smith took the challenge to flip a bottle as she helps raise awareness on climate change. "I am flipping a bottle for climate change because if we don't raise awareness and ACT now the future generation will be the ones to face the consequences of climate change," said Curtis on Instagram. "It WILL take a toll on the quality and quantity of water. And as we all know, water is such an essential part of our lives. Let's not take it for granted. If we don’t act NOW, 1 in 4 children will be facing a water crisis! So sweethearts, join us by posting your own bottle flip video! Don't forget to use the hashtags #FlipClimateChange," said the "It's Showtime" host. Curtis also reminded the people to recycle those plastic bottles after all the bottle flipping. UNICEF said that the new campaign aims is to show the many children around the world who are affected by climate change, and who want to see action. A ...

Actress Coleen Garcia has revealed that she and actor-boyfriend Billy Crawford are getting married next year. "We have a set date. I don't want to share it for now but it's definitely going to be next summer, next year," said Garcia, 24, during an appearance on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS-CBN. Asked about the venue of the wedding, Garcia said: "We both love the beach but at the same time we also love the mountains, the garden, so it could be anywhere." Garcia said that she and Crawford had just arrived from Africa where they had a shoot. "We had a shoot (in Africa). That's why the people we love have something to look forward to," she said. Garcia also said that they enjoyed their trip to Africa recently. "There are many must-see places in Africa. It depends on what you like. What you want to see kasi I've only been to Kenya and Ethiopia. What I like about Kenya is really the animals," she sai...

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) and TV5 announced a new agreement to broadcast WWE's flagship program "SmackDown" in the Philippines on TV5 beginning Sunday, April 30. Every week, TV5 will televise a one-hour edition of "SmackDown" on Sundays at 3 p.m. Fans will be able to follow their favorite WWE Superstars on "SmackDown" including AJ Styles, The New Day, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens and Naomi. In addition to the broadcast on TV5, "SmackDown" will be simulcast online at TV5.com.ph and Sports.tv5.com.ph. TV5 shares our vision and desire for engaging and entertaining fans in the Philippines," said Ed Wells, WWE Executive Vice President, International. "This new partnership to televise SmackDown showcases the continuing global growth of WWE while creating a destination for WWE fans in the Philippines to enjoy our unique blend of action-packed, family fun entertainmen...

It's a sunny day and the most delicious ice cream can be found at Novotel's "Ice N Cream" store. On April 28, "Ice N Cream" made its grand opening with members of the press and candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 beauty pageant. "We invite you taste the best of both worlds but the best of everything. I hope you will enjoy our ice cream," said Novotel Executive Chef Michael Schaub, as he led the opening of the ice cream store. "Ice N Cream" made its soft opening last April 16. Modesty aside, it's month-long target sales was reached in only three to four days. "Our ice cream is home-made, gluten-free and less sugar. Some of our flavors are from Germany. It's actually a 'marriage' between Germany and the Philippines," said Michael Anthony Sagaran, marketing communications manager. "What surprised us was that during our soft opening, our target sales for one month was reached in ju...

Filipino-Swiss F1 race driver Marlon Stockinger has said that nothing has changed in his relationship with Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. "Nothing's changed," said Stockinger in a caption as he posted a photo of him and the beauty queen on Instagram. Stockinger made the post following reports that he is already a father to twin daughters with fashion model Kit Barraquias. Reports said that Stockinger and Wurtzbach have unfollowed each other on social media following the revelation.But a check on their social media accounts showed that they still follow each other. Barraquias told PEP in March 29 that Stockinger is the biological father of her twin daughters. Wurtzbach has not made any comments on the revelation of Barraquias. But when the news first broke out earlier in March, the beauty queen gave her initial reaction:  "Are you sure it's the same Marlon? I don't know anything about that. With these things, people would have t...

Actress Bela Padilla has admitted that actor Zanjoe Marudo is a big help in her life these days. "I would say Zanjoe is a big help in my life right now," said Padilla, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Padilla said that she and Marudo are constant text mates. "We're not going out na kaming dalawa lang. It's a group date," she said. Asked if she was exploring any possibilities with Marudo, Padilla said: "I'm entertaining all the possibilities in my life right now." Padilla believes that her former boyfriend producer-businessman Neil Arce and actress Angel Locsin would soon become a couple. "If they aren't they will be. I see them both as compatible," she said when asked if she believes Arce and Locsin are already a couple. "Angel is a friend. She is still a friend. She invited me on her birthday nung Sunday but I had work," Padilla said. Padilla also pointed out ...

Your voice plays an integral part in your everyday activities. However, it is inevitable that your lifestyle could take its toll on your voice, like when you get sore throat. Sore throat is normally caused by viruses or bacteria. That’s why sometimes beyond just irritation or itchiness, you feel pain in swallowing and swelling. Several other things can cause sore throat. In a tropical country like the Philippines, there are different factors that can take a toll on your system. Changes in temperature and weather can affect your throat. Other factors of sore throat are also airborne such as outdoor pollution, allergens in the air, smoking cigarettes, and second-hand smoking. Excessive and forceful usage of your voice can also cause muscle strain. Presenting Kamillosan M Spray – a clinically proven all-natural sore throat spray solution. It contains 8 active ingredients that effectively soothe and relieve sore throat. These 8 ingredients (Chamomile extract, Methyl salicylate,...

John Fernandez Raspado of Baguio City has admitted that there's pressure to win the Mr. Gay World title but he is confident that he would bring home the crown. "May pressure ngayon kasi sinusundan ko si Christian Laxamana who bagged the second place. So ngayon sana mahigitan ko sya. Runner-up ko sya noon sa 'I Am PoGay' (2014) so mahirap naman ngayon kasi there's a comparison. Nakapwesto sya ngayon tapos ako hindi pu-pwesto," said Raspado during press-send off held at Club690 on Roces Avenue in Quezon City last Monday. But Raspado is confident of winning the gay pageant which will be held in Madrid, Spain from May 5-10. "I will be showcasing a different John Raspado. I have tons of supporters around the world. Yun siguro ang pinaka edge ko," he said. The 36-year-old online marketing trader said that he has been preparing for the world contest since he won the national title in 2016. "Ang dami ko ng preparations simula ng nana...

For the first time in the history of the Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant, fans will help a candidate enter the Top 15 semifinals through online voting. PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, along with its digital innovations arm Voyager Innovations, powers the SMS and digital fan voting of the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 beauty pageant where the winner of the text votes will automatically enter the Top 15 semifinalists. "As we saw during the country's hosting of the 65th Miss Universe last January, pageant competitions have become more digital like never before. We're glad that the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 will be putting the power of digital into the hands of millions of Filipino fans this time. We all therefore will be given a chance to vote for our bets, powered by the combined digital technologies of Smart and Voyager," said Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of PLDT, Smart and Voyager. Fans only need to send BB<number of candidate> (ex. BB1 to BB40)...

Romantic, sweet, dreamy love stories are one of the major genres that people enjoy. Maybe because of its heart-wrenching plot twists, unforgettable soundtracks, true to life lines or may it simply be because of its power to make people experience that electrifying feeling, best known and expressed as kilig. But you don't always get to watch new romantic films on a daily basis, right? Well, that's about to change because TV5 will make your romantic wishes come true with the return of Wattpad Presents. TV5 has always been crafting different sets of entertaining television programs based on the audience's interest. It can be attested in the wide range of genres that is being offered on TV5. There are seat-grabbing actions series, enjoyable animated shows, amusing Tagalized films or series and now TV5 is letting you experience a whole new level of kilig as it brings back a much better and kilig-filled Wattpad Presents! As the show returns to your television ...