Aug 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s double-decker portable rice cooker/bento maker is better than ever with new version Now there’s even more to be thankful to Thanko for. Japanese gadget maker Thanko has repeatedly shown its knack for innovations to be grateful for, but the company’s best idea of all is arguably it...
Aug 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Wait, some Shinkansen trains already have private booths that only cost 1,500 yen for an hour? High-speed serenity has been low-key available on the Shinkansen for a long time with hardly anyone noticing it. A new Supreme Class is coming to Shinkansen trains this fall, offering luxurious pri...
Aug 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- German woman rescued from Mt. Fuji after suffering altitude sickness symptoms, hiking to peak anyway Visited same medical center on way up and down the mountain. August 20 was a bad day for good judgement on Mt. Fuji. We already looked at the story of a 7-year-old Japanese boy whose dad left him t...
Aug 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi collection that takes moon-viewing to extreme levels Eggs run wild for this ever-evolving Japanese tradition. As we head towards autumn in Japan, the change of seasons brings with it one of the country’s most famous seasonal events: Tsukimi, or “Moon...
Aug 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases officially licensed anime versions in Japan and U.S. Hey, look who’s coming to Tenga! Fans of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt had to wait a long time for a follow-up to the anime series’ initial 2010 season. It wasn’t until 15 years later, in the su...
Aug 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program Cool Japan’s mission has been accomplished, but not because of Cool Japan. Back in 2013, the Japanese government’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry had an idea. What if they created a progra...
Aug 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kyoto’s Meiji-era mansion opens a private tearoom with stained glass for just one day A rare East-meets-West tea ceremony in a seldom seen tearoom. A country’s culture is often deep and never-ending, always with new facets to explore, but the point where two cultures meet and blend ...
Aug 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad Police not pleased with plan of leaving elementary schooler unattended for hours on Japan’s tallest mountain. “This summer, I hiked Mt. Fuji with my dad!” sounds like a pretty cool opening for a ki...
Aug 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo Jiro dreams of sushi, but he never would’ve dreamed of this. When you’re visiting Japan on a tight schedule and trying to pack as much as possible into your short time here, being able to do two th...
Aug 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Ninja theme park suddenly closes in Japan, shadow warriors undone by shady real estate deals If only some justice-loving shinobi had put a stop to things before Ise Ninja Kingdom had to shut down. It would seem like right now would be a great time to operate a ninja theme park in Japan. Wi...
Aug 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Burger King Japan brings back its insane all-you-can-eat One Pounder Challenge Can you eat more than 12 mega burgers in just 45 minutes for a chance at winning the national final? Fast-food enthusiasts, please prepare yourselves: Burger King Japan’s legendary One Pounder Chal...
Aug 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- You can send your suitcase from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Shinkansen for same-day delivery… but it’ll cost you Overlooked luggage-forwarding service will become easier to use this autumn, especially for tourists staying in private rentals like Airbnbs. A ride on the Shinkansen is one of the most enjoyable w...
Aug 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Why do foreign tourists queue up to eat at Tokyo Little House? Little converted Japanese house has a very big following. With tourism booming in Japan, so too are some of the country’s cafes and restaurants that have become popular on social media. For locals ...
Aug 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese man arrested after pretending to be foreigner while trying to rob convenience store Attempt to pass himself off as a foreigner reveals possible link to another crime too. In the early morning hours of August 18, at around 2:30 a.m., a lone man walked into the Oizumi Yoshida branch...
Aug 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen Beautiful timepiece combines two things Japan is famous for: anime and precision timekeeping. If you love Japanese bullet trains as much as you love anime/manga One Piece and classic Japanese timep...
Aug 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- “New York-style” tsukimi mochi burgers to appear at Wendy’s Japan this fall A fusion of Japanese and American influences is converging to kick off moon-viewing burger season. Japan is understandably fond of its indigenous culinary culture. However, it’s also a nation with ...
Aug 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan brings back best-selling flat croissant that became a hit on social media Meet the newest Japanese convenience store find that’s soon to flood your feed. If you’ve been scrolling through social media looking for the latest convenience store food find, there’s a good chan...
Aug 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away characters set the scene for desktop adventures with special details that fans will love. Studio Ghibli has a remarkable talent for conjuring up delightfully c...
Aug 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pokémon and Polaroid reveal collaboration with adorable Pikachu and Eeveelution camera and film Soon you’ll be able to use your Pokémon camera to take Pokémon photos, and then keep them in a Pokémon album too. The Pokémon franchise is built on the idea that there’s a lot of cool stuff in the ...
Aug 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Shinkansen Supreme Class private cabins get try-before-you-ride displays at Tokyo, other stations Wondering if this extra luxury on your Japan trip is worth the extra ticket cost? Here’s a free way to find out. Japan’s fastest trains are getting an extra dash of fanciness this fall, as the Shin...
