Food
Spain’s “Otaku Burger” Draws Attention on Japan Twitter
'Tis the season for...geek burgers? Japanese Twitter users express their confusion and amusement over a new Spanish KFC offering.
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Food
Travel
Shibuya’s “Transparent Toilets” Don’t Always Work, Says Japan Internet
An online streamer revealed that a set of gimmicky toilets in Shibuya Ward in Tokyo don't always function the way they're supposed…
Business and Economy
Donpen No More? New Don Quixote Announcement Perplexes Japan Users
Discount retailer Don Quixote ignited a social media firestorm when it claimed it would retire its beloved mascot Donpen.
Culture
No Pokémon Cards on the Shinkansen?! A Game Sparks Debate
There are basic rules you should follow when riding Japan's shinkansen bullet trains. But is abstaining from Pokémon card games one of…
Business and Economy
This Service Connects Japan’s Small Shops to the World
Japan's small shops are struggling to stay afloat. A new service lets you give them a helping hand - without even setting…
Culture
Park Closure and Strollers Highlight Hurdles of Raising Kids in Japan
A park in Japan will close thanks partly to one resident - and it has some up in arms about the country's…
Japanese Language
Japan’s Hot New Buzzwords Tell the Story of 2022
The hottest new words and phrases of 2022 tell a story of political and economic upheaval, as well as a tale of…
Women
Self-Defense Forces Soldier Speaks Out on Her Double Harassment
A former member of Japan's Self Defense Force (SDF) talks about the online abuse she's received since reporting on her sexual assault.