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World Cuisine in Tokyo: Cuba black beans and rice, fried bananas

World Cuisine in Tokyo: Cuba black beans and rice, fried bananas

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows four Cuban dishes with the cocktail Mojito served at Cuban Cafe in Tokyo. The dishes are: Arroz Congri (top right), or rice cooked with black beans and hashed pork, Masita de Puerco Frito (top left), or fried chopped pork, Patacones o Tostones (lower left), or fried unripe banana slices, and Yuca con Mojo (lower right), cassava cooked with garlic sauce.

World Cuisine in Tokyo: Cuba black beans and rice, fried bananas

World Cuisine in Tokyo: Cuba black beans and rice, fried bananas

TOKYO, Japan - People dance during a salsa party at Cuban Cafe in Tokyo on July 30. The restaurant, located just next to Tsukiji fish market, is also a popular spot for holding dance parties and concerts.

World Cuisine in Tokyo: Cuba black beans and rice, fried bananas

World Cuisine in Tokyo: Cuba black beans and rice, fried bananas

TOKYO, Japan - People dance during a salsa party at Cuban Cafe in Tokyo on July 30. The restaurant, located just next to Tsukiji fish market, is also a popular spot for holding dance parties and concerts. (Kyodo)

World Cuisine in Tokyo: Cuba black beans and rice, fried bananas

World Cuisine in Tokyo: Cuba black beans and rice, fried bananas

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows four Cuban dishes with the cocktail Mojito served at Cuban Cafe in Tokyo. The dishes are: Arroz Congri (top right), or rice cooked with black beans and hashed pork, Masita de Puerco Frito (top left), or fried chopped pork, Patacones o Tostones (lower left), or fried unripe banana slices, and Yuca con Mojo (lower right), cassava cooked with garlic sauce. (Kyodo)