Culture shock is an inevitable topic amongst expats in Japan. Inevitable social misinputs and missed social cues can wear anyone down. After the novelty of being surrounded by the Japanese language wears off, some people find themselves socially isolated and functionally limited because of their lack of Japanese ability. Having to go through an awkward…

McDonald’s Japan is known for coming up with food items for extra-large dining. In 2016, it created the Giga Big Mac (ギガ ビッグマック) which is filled with 2.8 times as much meat as the Big Mac (ビッグマック). It was one of their crazy line-ups that went on sale for a limited time. This year, from…

What are the first districts that pop into your head when you think of Tokyo (東京)? No doubt famous central locations such as Shibuya (渋谷), Shinjuku (新宿), Roppongi (六本木) and Ikebukuro (池袋) are some of the first that spring to mind. Of course, they are great places to hang out, boasting great restaurants, interesting shops…

“What am I going to eat today?” Here’s a question that a lot of us ponder over on a daily basis. Having to decide what to eat is often seen as a first world problem that illustrates how quickly consumers get bored of eating the same type of food. For this reason, Japanese gastronomy businesses…

How Crazy and Sexy Was Halloween 2016 in Japan? Find Out With These 13 Photos! Last time, we showed you how crazy and sexy Halloween 2016 in Japan was with 13 pictures. And since you seem to have liked it, we decided to make another Halloween article. There are far more crazy, interesting, and sexy…

Japan is insufferably hot and humid in the summer. I was born and raised in Las Vegas NV. There, the summer heat cranks up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (about 44 degrees Celsius). Although the temperature is incredibly high, it is very dry. Japan, on the other hand, is both hot and humid. So how can…

A number of food establishments like to spice things up with their products by using a number of marketing strategies to catch their consumers’ attention. One popular method is by using a “special” or “secret menu” which entices the customers to try out new things. But did you know that McDonalds Japan is also joining…

McDonald’s Japan is giving their customers a chance to win real gold. Rather than a boring block of gold, McDonald’s will be giving the gold prize in the form of a golden Chicken McNugget. They also have plenty of other exciting things in store for this campaign. Check them out below! New Flavors You may…

In the previous season which is spring time, many Japanese companies introduced new flavors which are mostly based on sakura. Now that summer is here, there are new things to look forward to! When it comes to McDonald’s Japan, the seasonal flavors are always interesting and do not disappoint. To celebrate the season of summer,…

McDonald’s started its latest campaign through an encouraging, fun, and comical animated video to inspire some new young recruits. The animation displays everyday events associated with working at McDonald’s from the ardent hospitality of its crew members to all the deliciously appetizing burgers and fries. So let’s take a brief look at how McDonald’s even…