Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
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The first McDonald’s opened in 1940 and since that time it has grown to 35,000+ locations worldwide. Its popularity is international with people craving their “Mackers” or “McDs” or “Maccas”, so it’s no surprise how popular McDonald’s is in Japan. Would it work in reverse? What chain restaurants from Japan would be popular in the States? Our famous friend Ike, from the comedy group Choshinjuku tells us which three chain restaurants he loves the most in Japan.
Gundam Jet takes flight in Japan, comes with opportunities for Japan Airline-exclusive Gunpla
Kyotram brings new luxury look to public transport in Kyoto
Starbucks Japan’s Sakura Ball Cookies and other cherry blossom sweets look beautifully delicious
Shinkansen Explosion from Netflix may look like Speed rip-off, but its roots go farther back【Vid】
New Shinkansen design unveiled, bullet train exterior includes cherry blossom Easter egg
Japanese travelers choose the top five inn cats that they want to meet in the whole country
Cat-ear randoseru just might be Japan’s cutest backpacks ever【Photos】
Is “Ago-kui” the next “Kabe-don”?
Which of Japan’s big three beef bowl chains has the best tonjiru pork miso soup?【Taste test】
We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Ghibli Park will let fans cook in the real-world Totoro house kitchen for special event
Mt. Fuji festival to combine fireworks and cherry blossoms for unforgettably beautiful night
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossomsStarbucks Japan’s Sakura Ball Cookies and other cherry blossom sweets look beautifully delicious
Relax at Haneda Airport’s sky-high hot spring and enjoy a Hololive collaboration
Store where you pay to shoplift returns to Tokyo
Family Mart releases new rice balls with Bongo, Japan’s most famous onigiri restaurant
One Piece Day to be held outside Japan for the first time this March, admission is FREE!Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this yearStarbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japan’s new Hello Kitty and Sanrio smartwatches are cutewatches too【Photos】
Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absenceIt’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Updated Japan cherry blossom forecast maps move up predicted start of sakura season
Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo
Sanrio Pompompurin purin custard pudding sweets sound doubly delicious, look like pooch bottoms
Everyday Japanese cafe chain’s seasonal sakura sweets look amazing from every angle…except one
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
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
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Japanese travelers choose the top five inn cats that they want to meet in the whole country
Cat-ear randoseru just might be Japan’s cutest backpacks ever【Photos】
Is “Ago-kui” the next “Kabe-don”?
Which of Japan’s big three beef bowl chains has the best tonjiru pork miso soup?【Taste test】
We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is writing for the new Gundam anime TV series【Vido】
Geisha house-style vacation rental in Tokyo wins Best of Minpaku award【Photos】
Pokémon Christmas season starting early with adorable new line of fashions and decorations【Pics】
Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence
Hello Kitty goes back to the ‘90s for Sanrio’s kogyaru schoolgirl collection【Photos】
Mr. Sato samples divine curry prepared in the style of the late “God of Ramen,” and so can you!