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Wakuwaku: A New Izakaya Comes to Japan Village

Teishoku with eel at Wakuwaku. Courtesy of WakuwakuSUNSET PARK — In Japanese, the phrase “Wakuwaku” denotes fun and excitement– it describes the fluttery feeling of anticipation someone gets when looking forward to something especially good. It’s also the name of Erina and Tony Yoshida’s new izakaya, or Japanese gastropub,

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Japan Village Opens At Industry City Saturday, November 24

SUNSET PARK – After a year since the first announcement [/japanese-themed-food-hall-coming-industry-city/], Japan Village, a 20,000-square-foot Japanese-themed food hall, will debut at Industry City this Saturday, November 24. Photo courtesy of Japan VillageHelmed by Tony and Takuya Yoshida—owners of the Sunrise Mart [http://sunrisemart-ny.com/default_eng/?___from_store=default_