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Does McDonald’s Japan’s first-ever matcha pie live up to the hype?

A first not just for Japan but the world.

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McDonald’s Japan releases first-ever matcha pie, perfectly timed for sakura season

Three traditional fillings make this one of the most Japanese McDonald’s pies in the history of the chain.

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Lipton releases Pancake Tea Latte in Japan

Japan’s famous hotcake mix, now available in drinkable form.

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The price of newly built apartments in central Tokyo skyrocketed over 100 million yen last year

Prices for those who want to live in new housing in one of the 23 special wards hit an all-time high.

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Pizza Hut releases a ramen pizza in Japan, and it took half a year to perfect

Tie-up with the country’s top ramen chain fuses two comfort foods together for a limited time.

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Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media

Prices start at just 100 yen (US$0.69) for Japan’s most sought-after sandwich.

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Is McDonald’s Japan’s new Butterscotch Pie better than Belgian Chocolate?

Proof that McDonald’s pies are totally different in Japan. 

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Studio Ghibli releases The Boy and the Heron merchandise in Japan【Pics】

Finally, the collection we’ve all been waiting for!

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New Japanese KitKat flavour, Sugar Butter Tree, is like cracking a chocolate tree branch

A new must-try Japanese KitKat to put on your shopping list!

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Chaos at unstaffed Japanese bento shop shows pitfalls of technology

Japan might have a reputation for being high-tech, but it’s still got a lot to learn when it comes to unsupervised shopping.

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Relax with Pokémon in the new GU x Pokémon Peaceful Place clothing collection

Popular clothing brand offers loungewear and accessories to keep the whole family warm and snuggly heading into winter.

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McDonald’s releases Come on Baby New York Burgers in Japan…but where’s the N.Y. flavour?

New burgers fall short of our expectations.

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Love Cup Noodle mystery meat pieces? New instant ramen is packed full of ’em

Nissin gives the people what they want, and it’s waaaaay more meat than even we expected.

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Maid street in Akihabara gets a new vending machine that’s sweeter than usual

An assassin has infiltrated the famous otaku neighbourhood in Tokyo.

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Which sauce goes best with the new shrimp nuggets from McDonald’s Japan?

The Puripuri Ebi Purio needs a flavour boost, so we get creative with the sauces.

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Onigiri Bread from Japanese convenience store chain changes everything we know about rice balls

And that’s not all — there’s a curry bread rice cake coming too. 

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Are the new shrimp nuggets from McDonald’s Japan better than chicken McNuggets?

We find out if the Puripuri Ebi Purio lives up to the hype.

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We test drive a Nissan GT-R Premium Edition T-spec in Japan

Join us as we drive a premium super sports car with a price tag of 19 million yen.

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How to make Starbucks Japan’s new Watermelon Frappuccino taste even more watermelony

Secret barista hack transforms the flavour in this new limited-edition drink.

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24 Sweets Shop: New unstaffed store specialising in trendy Japanese sweets opens in Tokyo

With hard-to-get ice creams and treats now available 24 hours a day, convenience stores better watch their backs.

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