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McDonald’s Japan has seen its profits tumble over the last year especially, mostly due to safety concerns after tainted meat was found to be have been used in some of its products. The situation is not nearly as dire over in Europe, but if the following tweet is to believed, it seems McDonald’s staff in France could work on their food presentation skills.
Japanese office supply company Kokuyo S&T says that obsidian is believed to be a powerful stone which can protect against evil and calmy improve one’s focus and endurance.
This is why they named their newest device with the Japanese word for obsidian, Kokuyoseki. This little gadget slides onto your finger like a regular ring and lets you smoothly navigate your presentations without having to touch your computer.
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
“I couldn’t…wipe my own butt” – Hunter x Hunter manga creator discusses medical issues
Soak your feet at the Spirited Away foot bath, in Tokyo for a limited time
Mr. Sato goes to a Korean-style shaved ice cafe, makes several mistakes, still has a great time
World’s blackest Porsche painted with Japan’s Musou Black 【Video】
Japan’s first-ever wanko soba conveyor belt restaurant opens in Tokyo
Why is Osaka “the most livable city in Japan” according to a recent survey?
Elegant Spy x Family character hats come to the real world for in-disguise-level cosplay【Photos】
Akihabara landmark Toranoana is permanently closing, chain downsizes to just one branch in Japan
Making spicy instant ramen fried rice, Korea’s latest viral food trend【SoraKitchen】Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past“I couldn’t…wipe my own butt” – Hunter x Hunter manga creator discusses medical issues
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Our Japanese writer goes all out to get her cats an expensive exercise wheel from the U.S.Making spicy instant ramen fried rice, Korea’s latest viral food trend【SoraKitchen】
This plastic wrap is supposed to turn supermarket sashimi into great sashimi, but does it work?
Awesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Survey suggests about half of Japanese companies has an “old guy who does nothing”Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expectedWe visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey saysNephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Is Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve
Harry Potter Cafe opening in Tokyo and the menu is nothing short of spellbinding【Photos】
The smallest Family Mart in Japan closes down
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in JapanSony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Japan’s first-ever wanko soba conveyor belt restaurant opens in Tokyo
Why is Osaka “the most livable city in Japan” according to a recent survey?
Elegant Spy x Family character hats come to the real world for in-disguise-level cosplay【Photos】
Akihabara landmark Toranoana is permanently closing, chain downsizes to just one branch in Japan
Making spicy instant ramen fried rice, Korea’s latest viral food trend【SoraKitchen】
Gifu man arrested for entering other person’s home and hanging women’s underwear to dry
Survey reveals the average monthly allowance of Japanese high school students
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Japanese banana importer teaches us how to enjoy bananas and fight heatstroke at the same time
Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
What are Japanese teens wishing for at this year’s Tanabata Star Festival?
Introducing Roland, King of the Hosts: Top earner and most successful host club host in Tokyo
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】