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Japanese Burger King Offers All-You-Can-Eat Burger And Fries

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:30:35 +0000

Japan, you confuse us so. First you tell us about Pepsi Special, which actually makes you loseÂ weight. Today we find out that Burger King Japan offers an all-you-can-eat deal. What do you want from us?! Stop with the mixed messages! The promotion, which is in celebration of theÂ fifthÂ anniversary of BK’s return to Japan, runs until [...]

Japanese Pepsi Could Actually Make You Skinnier

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:10:42 +0000

First there was soda,Â carbonatedÂ sugar water that was sure to expand your waistline. Then there was “diet” soda, which didn’t add anyÂ caloriesÂ to the equation but wasÂ sweetenedÂ with chemicals that may not be so great for you. Now, in Japan, there is something called Pepsi Special. This drink is so chock-full of chemicals — mainly indigestible dextrin — [...]

Japanese Mice Hold Cure For Bald Dudes

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Good news for the follically challenged. Researchers at Japan’s Tokyo University of Science conducted tests on hairless mice, implanting bioengineered follicles created from stem cells into their skin. Hair then grew on the mice, which means that a cure for baldness could be on the horizon. This news means a lot of things to a [...]

Is Domino's Pizza Really Building a Branch on the Moon? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:00:41 +0000

If an ad campaign from Domino’s Japan is to be believed, the pizza giant is making plans to take their brand to the final frontier: the moon. In an English-language video posted below, the president of Domino’s Japan lays out the company’s aspirations for opening up a branch on lunar ground. Just a stunt? Maybe not: [...]

Russell Brand Kicked Out of Japan

Kari-Lynn Wirth — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:36:25 +0000

Russell Brand just wanted to see his wife Kate Perry perform in Japan. Unfortunately for the funnyman, Japanese authorities weren't amused by his criminal record, and on Sunday the 35-year-old was deported from the island nation.

Daft Punk's Ferarri For Sale! Yes Please. [VIDEO]

Jack FM Staff — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:43:31 +0000

Are you in need of a 1987 Ferrari-412? Do you like the electro dance party music? Do you have tens of thousands of dollars just lying around that you’d rather give to charity? Well here’s a deal for you!

Robot rockers Daft Punk are selling the sports car from their 2006 feature ‘Electroma.’ The proceeds will go towards the Red Cross’ Japan relief effort. The spo

How You Can Help Victims of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

Staff — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:45:45 +0000

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to. The Red Cross – Provides donations, first-aid and emotional support for both [...]