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[ad_1] Only three weeks after delivering the Cheeseburger Gelände in January, Burger King Japan released its second monster cheeseburger creation of the year on February 17 – King Yeti the One Pounder. True to its name, the burger tips the scale at 507 grams and packs a staggering 1,495 calories. ▼ Depending on your typical calorie intake, that might mean you don’t have …

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[ad_1] It’s a judgment that’s ruffling some feathers on Japanese social media. An English Web site ranked the top 100 worst foods in the world. Two Japanese dishes made the cut – including one surprising choice. But perhaps what’s more surprising is what Japanese food didn’t make the list. The Taste Atlas Ranking Hákarl: The …

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[ad_1] Some of the most frequently asked questions are “Where is my parcel? My parcel’s tracking hasn’t been updated in days.”, “What does dispatch from outward office of exchange mean?”, “What does retention mean?” Every day we get lots of questions regarding the whereabouts of your parcels, so we are here today to guide you …

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[ad_1] It draws the ire of boomers everywhere – and, like canned coffee, we have Japan to thank for it. The selfie stick turns 40 this month. But the ubiquitous invention didn’t get its proper due when it first debuted. A worldwide phenomenon With the advent of Instagram and other social media, the selfie stick …

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[ad_1] In 2019 a tired-looking plushie bear was released in IKEA Japan and many other countries. This large plushie, which stands 3’3″ (1 meter) only costs 2,999 Yen (roughly $25). After the bear found some fame on Twitter people ran to their local IKEAs to try to purchase the bear. Sadly in the U.S, the …

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[ad_1] The recent Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey has disrupted the lives of many people. As residents of Japan, we understand the devastation and tragedy that can occur from seismic events, and want to show our support for our customers that reside in affected regions.   What ZenMarket will do to help? We are giving users …

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[ad_1] This is a story about kokeshi dolls and the incredible folklorist who helped save them. You might not know his name. But you’re probably familiar with some of his work. In my graduate education, I had three PhD advisors in succession. I also had many more people who were mentors, and still more who …

Mihara Ryōkichi: The Kokeshi Dolls Savior Read More »

[ad_1] On January 1st 2023, the Singapore Federal Government changed the laws relating to the Goods & Services tax.   What were the changes? The first change made on the GST laws was a blanket increase of the Goods & Services Tax from 7% to 8%. In addition, they introduced new laws about how Goods …

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[ad_1] In March, Japan will officially change its policy on masking. And that has some worried that continuing to mask will subject them to harassment. The change Picture: sasaki106 / PIXTA(ピクスタ) Masking when you’re sick has always been an accepted practice in Japan. But that choice became mandatory when the pandemic started. Even today, masks …

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[ad_1] Step foot in Japan, and it won’t take long to conceive of just how powerful its drinking culture is. Venues catering to those wishing to get sloshed abound: izakaya (Japanese pubs); top-shelf classic cocktail dispensaries; ten-seater snack bars; British and Irish pubs; standing bars; specialized sake and shochu joints. Beers flow while salarymen, freed …

Did Japan Nearly Have its Own Prohibition Era? Read More »