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small fries
Good news for anyone who’s out of money and food! From now until May 13th anyone in Japan who applies for a job and gets an interview at McDonalds will receive a complimentary small order of fries…
Okay, by now you’ve probably recovered from the shock of this amazing news. According to their recent banner ad which reads “Let’s get started. McCrew: Until 5/13 all interviewees will receive a present of a free small fries.” this is no joke.
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Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
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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 open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking screen at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Braving a Japanese national fireworks competition with 10x more people than the city population
Japanese vending machines will now let your buy things using your face
Right now, this amazing Japanese park is bathed in beautiful blue from 4.5 million flowers【Video】
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Which Japanese convenience store has the best premium pork buns?
17 new designs unveiled in round two of regional Japanese license plates
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Cherry Blossom Pocky sound blooming delicious, so let’s try these new sakura sweets【Taste test】