Regular visitors to RocketNews24 will no doubt be aware that McDonald’s Japan has been making the headlines a lot since the beginning of the month. The removal of menus from its counters, worried rumours of the restaurant putting a stop to free cups of water; the fast food chain has received a lot of negative attention.
After tweets on the theme of “McDonald’s next bizarre business move” hit the thousands, tweet-gathering mega blog Togetter has put up a collection of some of the best thoughts and creative ideas from Japan’s internet users, with some little short of laugh-out-loud funny.
So, what do the people of Japan predict for Ronald and pals’ near future? Let’s find out!
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Starbucks Japan gifts us with the Matcha Classic Green Tea Latte for a limited time
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
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
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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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
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
KFC will straight-up sell you a bag of fried chicken skin in Indonesia
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Life-size Thomas the Tank Engine begins running on Japanese railroad
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】
Starbucks Japan releases a special tea latte to celebrate the Year of the Snake
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese