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FEATURE: It's the time of year dreaded by brass monkeys everywhere — yes, it's January again. Uninformed visitors ask why Japanese houses don't have central heating. They do — it comes in a big steaming pot, it's even cheerier with chatter and warm sake, and it's called nabe. Itadakimasu!

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