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Mogumogu Mac
McDonald’s Japan has been kind of hit and miss with its strategies in the last couple of years. And just when they start doing a few things REALLY right (complimentary socks and free smiles!) they come up with another concoction that’s got netizens dry-heaving.
This time, the offending item is the “healthy” chicken veggie patty burger, aka the “Mogumogu Mac” (mogumogu is an onomatopoeia that means chewing), which is designed specifically for kids.
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
Stars of Japan’s longest-running anime get gorgeous modern makeover in new video【Video】
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Elephant nose ice cream: The treat with a trunk
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now openNew Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in JapanStudio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
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 events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful gardenJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
Stars of Japan’s longest-running anime get gorgeous modern makeover in new video【Video】
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Elephant nose ice cream: The treat with a trunk
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]
10 crazy pizzas from Japan
We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
And now, a video of the voice of Dragon Ball’s Goku meeting the Emperor and Empress of Japan
Japanese politicians want to make it easier for foreigners to get anime assistant work visas
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
We order all four burgers from McDonald’s Japan’s Big Mac line and compare their…sizes