The Ninniku Garlic the One-Pounder is a burger so pungent they garlic-named it twice. It’s often said that the most popular day on which to start a diet is “tomorrow,” and I suppose we could stretch t
Tripling the current tax still isn’t enough for some politicians who want travelers to pay even more when flying out of Japan. It’s looking increasingly likely that the Japanese government is going to
We assess the political fallout at one of Tokyo’s biggest tourist hotspots. On the evening of 26 November, the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo issued a call on social media for people to refrain from travell
A rare case of food coming out of Kirby instead of going inside. There’s arguably no Japanese pop culture character better suited to food-based collaborations than Nintendo’s Kirby. Not only is the gu
There was no mystery as to whether fans wanted more mystery meat, and Nissin is finally giving it to them. When you start scarfing down on Cup Noodles, obviously you’re in the mood for ramen. However,
Japanese convenience store chain tempts us with a good time. The Japanese tradition of retailers releasing lucky grab bags known as “fukubukuro” has changed over the years, with many companies now se
Let’s find out if a cute thing for one woman is still cute for another from a different country. From Sanrio characters to starry-eyed idol singers, it’s no secret that kawaii (“cute”) culture is huge
How big of a jerk do you need to be before your own town sues you? The town of Mihama in Aichi Prefecture has a problem in the form of a single man in his 60s who will not leave them alone. Back in 20
This nostalgic merch lineup will transport you right back in time to your youth without needing to fall down any wells. Thank You Mart is a Japanese discount store geared towards younger crowds that s
We stop by to see how the city, its merchants, and its deer are doing. With the Chinese government issuing a travel advisory telling citizens to refrain from leisure travel to Japan, Japan is facing t
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