May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura The new sets of noodles and bowls make excellent souvenirs for lovers of both Naruto and ramen. Lovers of the hit ninja anime series Naruto grew up watching protagonist Naruto slurping down bowl af...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Man tells Nintendo HQ “I’m going to blow you all the hell up,” gets arrested by Kyoto cops Video game developer received threatening letter earlier this spring. It’s hard to overstate how widely respected Nintendo is in its home country. A pioneer in its field that’s recognized around th...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- “They’ve got be kidding me.” – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue Fujinomiya mayor wants people hiking unopened trails to think about someone other than just themselves. The climbing season for Mt. Fuji runs from early July to early September, but unfortunately t...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan now has ramen machines…but only at 41 stores Find out how to use the machines, and more importantly, where to find them. Back in 2013, 7-Eleven Japan revolutionised the convenience store scene by equipping its stores with coffee machines so c...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New bounty system starts in Japan, rewards reports of illegal employment of foreigners Ibaraki Prefecture now offers rewards to whistleblowers who lead them to companies illegally employing foreign workers. Ibaraki Prefecture doesn’t get a ton of international attention. Sure, it has...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Huge display of drones and fireworks together coming to Osaka this June You got your drones in my fireworks! You got your fireworks in my drones! Drone displays are becoming quite popular these days. So much so that it makes you wonder if they may one day replace the m...
May 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- War in Iran causing dark development for potato chip packages in Japan Japanese convenience store snack sections are going to be looking drab later this month. Though your body does need some minimum amount of calories, sodium, and fat in order to function properly, p...
May 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Akira creator opens his own anime studio, is recruiting artists even without Japanese fluency Oval Gear wants to help a new generation of artists learn from Katsuhiro Otomo. As the director of Akira, one of the first Japanese animated films to win global admiration, Katsuhiro Otomo is one o...
May 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pokémon retro black-and-white Game Boy art T-shirts are on the way from Uniqlo[Photos] Pixel art designs have cool Easter eggs for old-school fans to spot. With 2026 being Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, a lot of fans are looking all the way back to the franchise’s very beginning. While ...
May 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan adds a new Frappuccino and Milk to the menu, but are they worth the calories? Chunky by name, but hopefully not by nature. On 11 May, Starbucks Japan released two brand new limited-edition drinks – the Chunky Strawberry Milk and the Strawberry Chocolate Frappuccino. Accordi...
May 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s largest online resale site banning scalper sales of McDonald’s new anime Happy Meal toys Hopefully new policies will keep Chiikawa figures out of scalpers’ hands so they can find their ways to fans instead. McDonald’s Japan is getting ready to release its Chiikawa Happy Meals this week...
May 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Don’t miss the Tokyo Tower City Light Fantasia ~Summer Landscape 2026~ event during your travels This year’s immersive lights display takes inspiration from the atmosphere of a Japanese summer festival with firework and firefly designs. Every year since 2014, Japanese digital art company Naked...
May 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pizza Hut now sells curry pizza in Japan Make that “drinkable curry pizza.” In Japan, you can find some rather eyebrow-raising pizza toppings. We’re not just talking about putting traditional Japanese ingredients, like teriyaki chicken or...
May 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- The 3 best secret places to eat a cheap One Coin lunch in Shinjuku Cheap eats are getting harder to find in Tokyo, but these tips from a local will guide you to some hidden gems. If you’ve ever thought to use AI when looking for somewhere to eat in Japan, it doesn...
May 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Dr Pepper knockoff Mr Popper is a cult drink in Japan, but does it taste like the real thing? The poor man’s Dr Pepper might not be so poor after all. Have you ever heard of a soft drink called Mr Popper? Here in Japan, it’s a drink that’s currently enjoying cult status after becoming a ho...
May 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases two new “chunky” drinks… and matching gel designs for our nails Match your nail art to your favourite drink with this surprising new release. Starbucks is known for unusual, Japan-exclusive releases, but these new items tend to cover drinks and related drinkwa...
May 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mt. Fuji hot spring inn gets even more beautiful after dark with Firefly Festival Even when Mt. Fuji is hidden in shadows, there’s still something breathtaking to see here. When picking a hotel for traveling in Japan, “has views of Mt. Fuji” is definitely a big plus. Japan’s tal...
May 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen Lunch Pack falls flat in the noodles-and-bread department, but there is a silver lining. Yamazaki Baking’s popular Lunch Pack series of sandwich pockets has become famous around the world for its u...
May 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- McDonald’s Japan hack: Make a Chicken Tatsuta in five minutes anywhere in the world Now you can get a taste of a famous limited-edition exclusive burger without travelling to Japan. On 15 April, McDonald’s released the Chicken Tatsuta in Japan for a limited time, with plans for it...
May 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood[Video] Tokyo Metropolitan Police officers issue warnings to pub owners in Ueno. There are two sides to Tokyo’s Ueno neighborhood, both literally and figuratively. Head out one side of the station, and you...
