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Cup and spoon to enhance salty taste

Cup and spoon to enhance salty taste

Photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025, in Tokyo shows a spoon and a cup developed by Kirin Holdings Co. that enhances the taste of saltiness and umami of low-sodium foods with the power of electricity.

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Cup and spoon to enhance salty taste

Cup and spoon to enhance salty taste

Photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025, in Tokyo shows a spoon and a cup developed by Kirin Holdings Co. that enhances the taste of saltiness and umami of low-sodium foods with the power of electricity.

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Cup and spoon to enhance salty taste

Cup and spoon to enhance salty taste

Photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025, in Tokyo shows a spoon and a cup developed by Kirin Holdings Co. that enhances the taste of saltiness and umami of low-sodium foods with the power of electricity.

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STUNTS FOR GOODWILL

STUNTS FOR GOODWILL, Street Performance World Cup in Shizuoka, sponsored by Kirin, Performers, Face Painting, Scott the Magician, Events=Date:1994, Place:Shizuoka,JAPAN

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Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (L) and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song battle for the ball during the first half of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly in Oita on Aug. 22. Japan won 2-0.

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Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Koji Yamase (C) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon in Oita on Aug. 22. Japan won 2-0.

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Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Koji Yamase (C) scores his side's second goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon in Oita on Aug. 22. Japan won 2-0.

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Japan vs Cameroon in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

Japan vs Cameroon in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (upper L) heads his side into the lead in the 25th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon in Oita on Aug. 22.

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Japan vs Cameroon in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

Japan vs Cameroon in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (C) is congratulated by his teammates after opening the scoring in the 25th minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon in Oita on Aug. 22.

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Japan vs Cameroon in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

Japan vs Cameroon in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka celebrates after opening the scoring in the 25th minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon in Oita on Aug. 22.

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Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Keisuke Honda (R) heads home Japan's third goal in the 72nd minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly against Ghana at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Sept. 10, 2013. Japan won 3-1.

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Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Keisuke Honda (R) reacts after heading home Japan's third goal in the 72nd minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly against Ghana at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Sept. 10, 2013. Japan won 3-1.

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Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yasuhito Endo scores Japan's second goal in the 64th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly against Ghana at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Sept. 10, 2013. Japan won 3-1.

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Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Kagawa equalizes in the 50th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly against Ghana at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Sept. 10, 2013. Japan won 3-1.

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Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Ghana's Frank Acheampong (13) scores the opener past Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (R) in the 24th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Sept. 10, 2013. Japan won 3-1.

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Japan beat Guatemala in soccer friendly

Japan beat Guatemala in soccer friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan forward Masato Kudo (C) scores on the team's second goal in the 69th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly game against Guatemala in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2013. Japan won 3-0.

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Japan beat Guatemala in soccer friendly

Japan beat Guatemala in soccer friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Yasuhito Endo scores on the team's third goal in the 76th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly game against Guatemala in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2013. Japan won 3-0.

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Japan beat Guatemala in soccer friendly

Japan beat Guatemala in soccer friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (4) heads home the team's opener in the 50th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly game against Guatemala in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2013. Japan won 3-0.

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Japan beat Guatemala in soccer friendly

Japan beat Guatemala in soccer friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) heads home the team's opener in the 50th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly game against Guatemala in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2013. Japan won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

RIFU, Japan - Japan forward Keisuke Honda (R) takes a free kick, scoring his team's second goal, in the 72nd minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup international soccer friendly at Miyagi Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2013. Uruguay won 4-2.

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Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

RIFU, Japan - Japan forward Shinji Kagawa (10) scores in the 54th minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup international soccer friendly at Miyagi Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2013. Uruguay won 4-2.

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Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

RIFU, Japan - Japan forward Keisuke Honda (R) takes a free kick, scoring his team's second goal, in the 72nd minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup international soccer friendly at Miyagi Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2013. Uruguay won 4-2.

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Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

RIFU, Japan - Uruguay forward Luis Suarez (L) is challenged by Japan defender Maya Yoshida (C) during the first half of the Kirin Challenge Cup international soccer friendly at Miyagi Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2013. Uruguay won 4-2.

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Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

RIFU, Japan - Uruguay center forward Diego Forlan (L) takes a free kick, scoring his team's second goal, in the 29th minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup international soccer friendly at Miyagi Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2013. Uruguay won 4-2.

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Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

RIFU, Japan - Uruguay center forward Diego Forlan (L) reacts after scoring a free kick in the 29th minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup soccer international friendly match at Miyagi Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, northern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2013. Uruguay won 4-2.

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Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

RIFU, Japan - Uruguay center forward Diego Forlan (R) reacts after scoring the opener in the 27th minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup international soccer friendly at Miyagi Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2013. At left is Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima. Uruguay won 4-2.

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Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

KOBE, Japan - Aya Miyama (far L) celebrates after scoring Japan's third goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup women's international soccer friendly game against Brazil in Kobe, Japan, on April 5, 2012. Japan won 4-1 to capture the three-nation cup title.

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Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

KOBE, Japan - Japan women's soccer team players celebrate after beating Brazil 4-1 in Kobe, Japan, on April 5, 2012 to capture the three-nation Kirin Challenge Cup title.

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Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

KOBE, Japan - Aya Miyama (far L) scores Japan's third goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup women's international soccer friendly game against Brazil in Kobe, Japan, on April 5, 2012. Japan won 4-1 to capture the three-nation cup title.

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Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

KOBE, Japan - Yuika Sugasawa (20) scores Japan's fourth goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup women's international soccer friendly game against Brazil in Kobe, Japan, on April 5, 2012. Japan won 4-1 to capture the three-nation cup title.

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Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

KOBE, Japan - Yuki Nagasato (17) heads home to score Japan's second goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup women's international soccer friendly game against Brazil in Kobe, Japan, on April 5, 2012. Japan won 4-1 to capture the three-nation cup title.

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Japan, U.S. draw in women's soccer

Japan, U.S. draw in women's soccer

SENDAI, Japan - Defender Yukari Kinga (2) scores to prod Japan into a first-half lead against the United States during the opening game of the three-nation Kirin Challenge Cup exhibition tournament in Sendai on April 1, 2012. Japan and the United States drew 1-1.

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Japan coach Sasaki before U.S., Brazil friendlies

Japan coach Sasaki before U.S., Brazil friendlies

TOKYO, Japan - Norio Sasaki, Japan national women's soccer team coach, speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2012. Sasaki named a 23-woman squad for the three-nation Kirin Challenge Cup to meet the United States and Brazil but was forced to leave out midfielder Homare Sawa as the Women's World Player of the Year has not yet made a full recovery from vertigo.

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Japan, Czech Republic draw

Japan, Czech Republic draw

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech (1) defends against a shot by Japan's Tadanari Lee (19) during the latter half of a Kirin Cup friendly at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on June 7, 2011. Japan settled for a 2nd successive 0-0 home draw.

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Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese midfielder Makoto Hasebe (L) competes for the ball in the first half of the opening game of the Kirin Cup against Peru in Niigata on June 1, 2011. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese forward Shinji Okazaki (R) tussles with Peruvian forward Luis Advincula in the first half of the opening game of the Kirin Cup in Niigata on June 1, 2011. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese footballers -- (from L) defender Yuto Nagatomo, midfielder Makoto Hasebe and goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima -- respond to the crowd at Big Swan stadium in Niigata on June 1, 2011, after a goalless draw in the opening game of the Kirin Cup against Peru.

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Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) and Peruvian midfielder Josepmir Ballon compete for the ball during the second half of the opening game of the Kirin Cup in Niigata on June 1, 2011. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

NIIGATA, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni, coach of the Japan national soccer team, instructs his players during the first half of the opening game of the Kirin Cup against Peru in Niigata on June 1, 2011. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese forward Keisuke Honda (R) controls the ball as Peruvian midfielder Adan Balbin closes in during the second half of the opening game of the Kirin Cup in Niigata on June 1, 2011. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese midfielder Yasuhito Endo (L) and Peruvian midfielder Luis Ramirez tussle during the first half of the opening game of the Kirin Cup in Niigata on June 1, 2011. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Nagatomo back in Japan for Kirin Cup

Nagatomo back in Japan for Kirin Cup

NARITA, Japan - Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo shows an Italian Cup medal at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture on May 31, 2011, as he arrives in Japan to join the Japanese national team for the three-nation Kirin Cup.

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Zaccheroni at press conference

Zaccheroni at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni, coach of the Japan national soccer team, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 27, 2011, announcing the members for the upcoming Kirin Cup tournament.

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Japan beat Belgium 4-0 in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

Japan beat Belgium 4-0 in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki (L) heads his side's third goal during the second half of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat Belgium 4-0 in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

Japan beat Belgium 4-0 in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan forward Kisho Yano (12) scores his side's fourth goal during the second half of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Kengo Nakamura (C) scores his side's second goal in the 23rd minute of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31.

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Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Kengo Nakamura (R) celebrates with his teammate Shunsuke Nakamura after scoring his side's second goal in the 23rd minute of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31.

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Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo celebrates after scoring the opener in the 21st minute of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31.

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Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo (C) scores the opener in the 21st minute of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31.

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Chile and Belgium play out 1-1 draw in Kirin Cup

Chile and Belgium play out 1-1 draw in Kirin Cup

CHIBA, Japan - Belgium's Kevin Roelandts (R) strikes the opening goal during the first half of the second game of the Kirin Cup against Chile at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba City on May 29.

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