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Our resident food writer Kuzo loves travelling the world in search of new and exotic McDonald’s food. However, he’s also been known to experiment with game consoles in between meals.
When the Nintendo Wii U came out he tested its online capability while riding nearly 300 km/h on the Shinkansen. Now with his newly acquired PS4, he’s going to attempt to upgrade the built-in hard disc drive (HDD) with a faster solid state drive (SSD). The following is his report.
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Hang out at home with the giant life-sized Rilakkuma bear!
Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Nara man arrested for burying mother in his cemetery plot by himself
Japanese convenience store chain adds Neo Wagashi sweets to its lineup
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippersGhibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fansTaking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowGhibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve tooBerserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Hang out at home with the giant life-sized Rilakkuma bear!
Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Nara man arrested for burying mother in his cemetery plot by himself
Japanese convenience store chain adds Neo Wagashi sweets to its lineup
Forbidden area at Japanese mountaintop shrine opens to the public for first time in 400 years
Alex Hirsch, creator of Gravity Falls, turns U.S. presidential candidates into Pokémon【Pics】
Experience the moment the local gods cross a frozen Lake Suwa【Video】
My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan
Hayao Miyazaki was offended by the idea that he should work in live-action, interview shows
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
The most preposterous “adult” gacha capsule toys at Akihabara Station