And no, you can’t pick “All of the above.”
You think you’re metal? Well, we bet you’re not half as metal as these silver Hello Kitty skull accessories!
We got a sneak peek at McDonald’s Japan’s upcoming menu item: a burger topped with Hokkaido-grown mashed potato, cheese, and onion soy sauce.
We’ve always loved the jewelry from Takayas, and this customer-commissioned ring based on the Oathkeeper Keyblade from Kindgom Hearts is definitely no exception.
This customer experience is blowing up all over social media, or it would be if anyone could get to their cell phones.
From “Shake it off” to “Smooth Criminal”, these Japanese cover songs will definitely have you tapping your toes!
Stop everything you’re doing because we have three very important words to say: cheesecake flavoured cornflakes.
Need a background for your Katy Perry “Roar” cosplay photo shoot? Sarushima may be the perfect destination!
Come for the weather report and stock prices, stay for the top-of-the-line profanity.
Sailor Moon fans can look forward to an exciting treat in the coming months — an art exhibit in the fashionable Roppongi district of Tokyo!
If you work in an urban hub like Tokyo, you can pretty much forget about seeing everyday countryside sights like rice paddies and plump red tomatoes. That is, unless you work here…
A seriously cold snap in China leaves one residential community looking like it came straight out of Disney’s Frozen.
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