Southwestern Japan udon chain Uchidaya to open 1st outlet in Tokyo area
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Uchidaya Co., a long-established Hakata udon chain from southwestern Japan known for its soft noodles, will make its first entry into
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Uchidaya Co., a long-established Hakata udon chain from southwestern Japan known for its soft noodles, will make its first entry into

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