Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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The first McDonald’s opened in 1940 and since that time it has grown to 35,000+ locations worldwide. Its popularity is international with people craving their “Mackers” or “McDs” or “Maccas”, so it’s no surprise how popular McDonald’s is in Japan. Would it work in reverse? What chain restaurants from Japan would be popular in the States? Our famous friend Ike, from the comedy group Choshinjuku tells us which three chain restaurants he loves the most in Japan.
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Starbucks Japan gifts us with the Matcha Classic Green Tea Latte for a limited time
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Adorable baby hippo Moo Deng is now an adorable Mister Donut donut!
Japanese man arrested for fraud after creating female AI-image persona to sell dating advice【Vid】
Convenience store fried chicken going into school lunches in Japan for Family Mart anniversary
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Adorable baby hippo Moo Deng is now an adorable Mister Donut donut!
Japanese man arrested for fraud after creating female AI-image persona to sell dating advice【Vid】
Convenience store fried chicken going into school lunches in Japan for Family Mart anniversary
A Silent Voice, anime film about bullied deaf girl, has an emotional new trailer【Video】
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Here’s what your life’s been missing: a 3-D Daruma doll shaped like your face
Mr. Sato gets his heart broken by a 2019 Akihabara Junk Shop Lucky Bag
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】