McDonald’s new “Camembert Teritama” burger has hit Japan, so our writers offered up their cast-iron stomachs for a taste test!
Want to get in to see the Catbus? Then the name on your passport better match the one on your ticket.
Check out these drowsy drivers catching 40 winks during a typical day in Japan’s busiest city.
Cucumbers are great fruits that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, but by sheer chance our writers have found a way to heighten the flavor and texture of a cucumber to unprecedented levels.
The wait is finally over, as sliced chocolate goes on sale nationwide, and arrives in the RocketNews24 offices.
Shift from folding paper to folding cloth to create beautiful hair ornaments, earrings, and decorations for any occasion.
It’s little wonder net users in Japan are so taken with these happy pups—they just love their owner so much!
These adorable instant cameras and film come courtesy of a collaboration between Love Live! and convenience store chain 7-Eleven!
Most people get restless on flights over three or four hours long, but one Oregonian man has been living on an airliner for 15 years, and says he now has eyes on Miyazaki, Japan for his next destination.
Bandai’s next Dragon Ball figure will be of Vegeta, the fiercely proud Saiyan Prince, and yes, he really will be shaking (or vibrating, actually) with fear!
We visited the Kewpie Mayo Cafe on Mayonnaise Day, March 1, to sample some smooth and sophisticated mayo-drenched cuisine!
If you sliced the fish small enough, you could actually use this like a tiny version of the real thing.
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