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Good news for anyone who’s out of money and food! From now until May 13th anyone in Japan who applies for a job and gets an interview at McDonalds will receive a complimentary small order of fries…
Okay, by now you’ve probably recovered from the shock of this amazing news. According to their recent banner ad which reads “Let’s get started. McCrew: Until 5/13 all interviewees will receive a present of a free small fries.” this is no joke.
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
Totoro stamp collection lets you add adorable Ghibli touches to cards and letters【Photos】
Japanese shrine creates special water fountain for thirsty bees
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Starbucks Japan unveils new Holiday goods for 2024Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
Adorable Totoro embroidered bags return with anti-reselling protection in place【Photos】
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
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Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
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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 designJapanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Hello Kitty shows up at Baskin-Robins Japan for 50th birthday party with special sweets and merch
The Japanese convenience store where you can drink beer on tap
How to make Tokyo Disneyland’s awesome Mickey Mouse eggs at home!【SoraKitchen】
Japanese convenience store releases a new bento sandwich, but is it better than a bento rice ball?
Free-to-download Demon Slayer backgrounds! Just the thing to entertain friends, terrify coworkers
Cat Lover’s Ramen: Do these instant noodles taste like…cat?
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What is the hottest age group for women? Our Japanese writer investigates
Sailor Suit Old Man origin story revealed! Not an extra-dimensional wizard after all
Bruno Mars creates commercial for Japan’s Don Quijote discount retail chain【Video】
Watch a century of Chinese beauty trends in less than a minute【Video】
This is Japan’s oldest curry bread bakery, and it’s awesome【Taste test】
American teenage tourist arrested on suspicion of arson in Tokyo during family trip
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