Burger King in Japan Introduces a Burger Perfect For Anime-Watching

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • April 4, 2013
Overseas branches of American fast food staples have been amusing me for years with their specials. The Japanese arm of Burger King in particular has been great source of entertainment, bringing us the black-bunned, squid ink burger; the grilled...
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