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The snow in Japan may be starting to melt (unless you live in Hokkaido), but that doesn’t mean the snowmen have to go away. Thanks to Megmilk Snow Brand Company, you’ll be greeted by a chilly friend every morning with their limited edition snow mug campaign.
Like gyūdon beef bowls? Love Nintendo’s pink vacuum-mouthed mascot Kirby? Then you’d better head down to your nearest Sukiya restaurant quick and pick up one of these adorable little windup walking models!
Is there no end to the Golden Arches’ generosity?
Just as the restaurant’s french fry offer comes to an end– but not before some teenagers took full advantage– McDonald’s Japan has announced that it’s about to give away free hamburgers.
That’s right- even to degenerates like you and me!
Full details after the jump>>>
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Final Fantasy VII’s Sephiroth finds happiness in a canned cocktail[Video]
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
This Mother’s Day, why not give the gift of a single, really expensive, never-picked mango?
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
A mountain of chicken katsu awaits you at this restaurant in Osaka
Eat a mountain of chicken katsu at this restaurant in Nara【Photos】
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design detailsTifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world TokyoBrand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of JapanNew Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
This Mother’s Day, why not give the gift of a single, really expensive, never-picked mango?
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
A mountain of chicken katsu awaits you at this restaurant in Osaka
Eat a mountain of chicken katsu at this restaurant in Nara【Photos】
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Japanese lingerie brand brings out new line of swimsuits for women with petite breasts
Japan’s largest indie ice cream convention returns to Tokyo this Golden Week
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Make Fried-Chicken-Pepsi-Fried-Chicken with our slow and difficult recipe!【SoraKitchen】
Every piece of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli anime concept art to be published in new book series
Tokyo’s new Square Enix Cafe is open, and we just stuffed our faces at the video game eatery
Dumplings that’ll make you pretty! “Gyoza for girls” is the new food trend hitting Japan!
This is What a Whopper With 1000 Slices of Cheese Looks Like