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In a rare twist, we headed to McDonald’s Japan, Mos Burger, and more without buying a single sandwich, because today we’re all about the beans.
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Mr. Sato dreams up an innovative way to ensure good luck and give yourself an excuse to eat fried chicken.
Fast food chain’s first-ever Christmas restaurant serves to break away from the nation’s fried chicken tradition.
This year’s range comes with a muscly Chief Tamago Officer heading up the Human Eggification Project.
Yuzu and shichimi add distinctive delicious Japanese flavors to the fried chicken house from Kentucky.
Fried chicken meets Japanese tradition with a new lineup, and there’s a sweet pie in the mix too.
Japan’s new KFC-flavor potato chips don’t taste like KFC, but they do taste like chicken【Taste test】
Flavor reminds our KFC fundamentalist taste tester of a different chicken restaurant icon than Colonel Sanders.
Emotes, stickers, and exclusive merch all part of the leadup to Final Fantasy XIV’s newest expansion.
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Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
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Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
This upcycled Kyoto train cafe is the ultimate kawaii spring experience
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Japanese store’s for-adults lucky bag provides everything you need to get lucky all by yourself
Gorgeous Sailor Moon princess dresses for all the galas in the galaxy【Photos】
Six ice creams you should try at Baskin-Robbins Japan, according to staff who work there
Japan’s new Pokémon pancake maker hot plate may mean we never cook anything else ever again【Pics】
You COULD eat a terrifying octopus egg in Japan, but SHOULD you? Let’s find out!【Taste test】
You can now get Poké Ball-shape diamonds for your rings in Japan【Photos】
Nintendo’s Kirby zooms into Japanese convenience stores Family Mart’s Super Satisfied Fest
Deer killed by man with axe in Nara
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
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