Licca-chan dolls now available at McDonald’s Japan as Happy Meal toys
McDonald's Japan has announced the launch of a limited-time "Licca-chan" Happy Meal in Japan.
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American man arrested in Japan suspected of World Expo terror plot
Another American man has been arrested for bringing a gun into Japan, less than a month after the last incident.
Nara Park to increase punishments for harming deer following incidents
Following incidents that have seen visitors to Nara Park involved in cases of acts of violence towards its resident deer, authorities are tightening up punishments to deter such acts.
McDonald’s Japan launches annual Tomica Happy Meal collaboration
McDonald's Japan has announced the return of its hugely popular "Tomica" Happy Meal, which sees a miniature toy car from the Tomica die-cast vehicle series included with a children's meal.
Universal Studios Japan to offer locals discounted park tickets
Universal Studios Japan has announced a new discounted ticket for locals in the Kansai area where the park is located.
JR East train misses stop entirely after driver falls asleep
JR East has apologised after a train driver on the Tokaido Main Line fell asleep, completely missing a stop on his route.
Shinkansen ticket capsule toys will cost you a fraction of the real thing
A line of new capsule toys set to be released later this year will allow you to relive your Shinkansen journey long after you disembark.
One Piece Shinkansen unveiled just days before it enters service
JR West has unveiled the first "One Piece Shinkansen" train due to run on the Sanyo Line.
Foreign pickpocket targeting Tokyo tourists arrested at Senso-ji Temple
A woman has been arrested by police in Tokyo for an alleged incident of pickpocketing that took place at one of the city's busiest attractions.
Shikoku gets its first Gundam manhole covers
A new pair of Gundam manhole covers have been installed on the streets of Japan.