McDonald’s and KFC Japan, plus a few others, give us multiple ways to eat the moon this autumn.
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Channel a samurai from the Warring States Period, when masks were worn to protect the face from swords and arrows.
Ever had the water go cold on you suddenly while you’re in the shower? That may have been your wife getting “puchi” revenge.
7-Eleven, Lawson, and Family Mart all have their own exclusive instant noodles, and we were surprised by who makes some of them.
Seilan is one of the most unique tipples in Japan, making sunsets appear like magic in “Blue Samurai” drinks.
All it takes is a few seconds to earn a free night, and they’ll even give you complimentary beer and sashimi.
This preserved Tohoku building goes from completely devastated to practically unharmed in just a few floors.
Slip-on designs make it easy to swish around the house like a traditional schoolgirl or a cool, modern-day samurai.
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