Four reasons the Netflix One Piece anime won our Japanese manga fan’s heart

Our reviewer has been reading the original One Piece manga since the beginning, and finds a lot to love in Netflix’s adaptation.

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Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?

We don’t mind annoying, if the flavor is worth it. 

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Tokyo movie theater allows cheering but forbids speaking Japanese at special screening

Fans are encouraged to shout, cheer, and even plat tambourines at screening of Indian action hit, but asked to refrain from speaking Japanese.

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McDonald’s adds a sukiyaki burger to its tsukimi lineup this year, with a spicy warning

We find out if this new moon-viewing burger is as spicy as they say it is. 

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Tokyo’s newest crane game prize is prized pears from west Japan, and you’re guaranteed to win

A sweet deal for some sweet Nijuseiki.

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President of Japan’s largest male idol talent agency steps down, admits sexual abuse took place

Niece of disgraced music producer will remain as representative director at the company for the time being, though.

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Burger King releases Pine Tsukimi burgers for moon-viewing season in Japan

Well, this is a new twist that’s sure to draw customers.

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Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron finally has a U.S. release date and trailer, and it’s gorgeous【Video】

First publicly release footage of Hayao Miyazaki’s newest anime movie is accompanied by reveal of U.S. theater release date.

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Kyoto village dealing with poo on floor as Japanese-style toilets confuse foreign travelers

Public restroom trash containers overflowing with used wiping papers also a problem.

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Ichiran ramen restaurant in Shinjuku has a unique system that’s captured hearts on Reddit

Great display of customer service makes noodle chain even more tourist-friendly.

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Japanese educators want to allow students to use robot substitutes to attend school

Kumamoto City Board of Education thinks robots can help ease kids with anxiety issues back into social interaction.

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Burger King announces it forgot to buy eggs for tsukimi moon-viewing season this year

A thinly veiled jab at Japan’s seasonal fast food traditions.

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Japanese politician Super Crazy Kun arrested on sexual assault charges

Musician-turned-politician was elected less than six months ago.

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We encountered the most frightening fried chicken in Ameyokocho in Tokyo, and ate it anyway

It was an unusual kind of fried chicken…but it was delicious!!

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Move aside, moon-viewing burgers — KFC Japan has a Tsukimi Twister on the menu!

We try the tart and the Twister that’s on everyone’s lips right now.

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We made a 98-foot-long string telephone at our Japanese countryside house, but does it work?

Why did we make it? Only our boss knows–and only him.

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7-Eleven releases collaboration snack from Michelin-starred ramen restaurant and Baby Star Ramen

This new collaborative product offers a cheap and convenient way to experience the flavor of world-class ramen.

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Japanese schoolgirls from the ‘70s are the reason we have teriyaki burgers today

We taste test the teriyaki burger from the chain that first created them.

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Moon-viewing pizza comes to Pizza Hut Japan for tsukimi season

♪When the moon hits your eye, like a big moon-viewing pizza pie♪

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Nissin releases new Gaming Cup Noodle in Japan, with caffeine to keep you gaming all night long

Instant ramen company blends special ingredients to create the “strongest Buff Meshi” for gamers.

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