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Taco Bell to Open First Restaurants in Japan
The taco chain plans to add 1,300 new locations internationally by 2023.
Soy Sauce Bottle Designer, Dead at 85, Was Inspired to Create in Destruction's Wake
Hiroshima native Kenji Ekuan processed the tragic bombings into a creative fuel that resulted in a long and illustrious industrial design career.
Struggles in Asia Drag Down McDonald's January Sales
McDonald's global sales dropped almost 2 percent in January, even though same-store sales rose in the U.S. for the first time in more than a year.
In Japan, a 'Strange Hotel' Will Be Staffed Almost Entirely By Robots
Guests will be welcomed to the property by three 'actroids' -- robots with an uncanny human likeness and an ability to engage in intelligent conversation.
Wendy's Japan Crams Entire Turkey Dinner Between Two Buns
Don't feel like preparing an entire turkey feast for Christmas? Head to Japan and pick up Wendy's Turkey Pretzel Mashed Potato Burger.
Why McDonald's Is Only Selling Small Servings of Fries in Japan
At McDonald's restaurants in Japan, medium and large fries have been taken off the menu.
Burger King Introduces Another Stomach-Turning Burger in Japan
A burger topped with berries is the latest of Burger King Japan's bizarre fast food offerings.
The Best Whiskey in the World No Longer Hails From Scotland
In fact, not a single Scotch whiskey even managed to crack the top five on a much-revered annual compilation.
This Translation App Helps Professionals Traveling in China and Japan
Waygo, a mobile app, takes a snapshot of written text and translates it into basic English.
Why Japan Is Still Buying Music CDs
Digital sales are on the decline in the country, while CD sales are still going strong.
Would You Eat Burger King's Black Cheeseburger?
Burger King Japan is rolling out a burger that's treated with bamboo charcoal to give its cheese and buns and unnaturally dark shade.
Hello Kitty Bombshell: Kitty Is Not a Cat
Talk about a pivot. Sanrio received a boatload of publicity yesterday with the revelation that Hello Kitty is not, in fact, a cat.
Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Heads for Liquidation
Mt. Gox isn't rising from the ashes after all and its customers will likely never see the hundreds of thousands of bitcoins the shattered exchange lost.
Japan Considers Taxing Bitcoin, Canadian Exchange Folds Following Hack
There's never a dull moment in the Bitcoin realm. Here's a quick rundown of the latest twists in the digital currency's rollercoaster drama.
Japanese e-Retailer Buys Popular Messaging App Viber for $900 Million
The two companies will have a combined user base of 500 million.