Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Shizuoka police inspector punished for playing crane games on duty To serve and get plush toys. They say it’s the place where dreams are made. People from far and wide are drawn to the bright lights and all the glitz and glamour that crane games, or UFO catchers a...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Man arrested in Tokyo after allegedly luring foreign tourists into shady Kabukicho establishments Tokyo police issue warning to overseas visitors as dozens of people report scams by suspected touts in the city’s nightlife district. A man has been arrested in Tokyo’s Kabukicho nightlife district...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan reimagines the fruit sando with new chocolate bread version This might look like brown bread, but there’s nothing savoury about it. Japan is famous for its fruit sandwiches, which traditionally pair slices of crustless white bread with a cream-and-fruit fi...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s how to find them Tokyo and Kyoto are just two of the places where you’ll find these secret gems. It’s always fun to see what hidden treasures await on the menu at global chains outside of their home countries, and ...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Burger King Japan goes viral for its new Big Mouth Dirty, but is it really worth the hype? We find out why people are raving about this new limited-edition burger. While many businesses in Japan are tightening their belts due to rising costs, Burger King appears to be doing the opposite,...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mister Donut becomes “Mrs. Donut” for sweet new Mrs. Green Apple collaboration J-pop superstars take over Mister Donut with exclusive surprises for a limited time. If you haven’t heard of Mrs. Green Apple yet, you might just be about to become their newest fan. With impressiv...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level Move aside, deep-fried Twinkies, Tempura Twinkies are in town. While some people might argue that Japan is home to the best sweets and snacks in the world, for locals the fascination can sometimes ...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos] Give Totoro, No-Face, and Jiji a little time every day, and they’ll make sure you don’t forget the date. From a practical standpoint, smartphones have more or less made watches obsolete. If your ph...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views An island transforms into a wonderland of digital art, musical sea shells, and 1,000 glowing lanterns. Summer heat in Japan can be pretty brutal for some people, so it means that a lot of the fun s...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hatsune Miku crosses over into the real world in Coolish videos with Hoshimachi Suisei[Videos] These Coolish virtual idol videos are very cool. As the world’s first Vocaloid idol, Hatsune Miku is a native of digital space. And while there’s a real person behind virtual YouTubers like Hoshima...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Pokémon hot spring reinstalls all damaged statues, adds no-touching rule Gyarados, Psyduck, and Vaporeon all needed repairs just weeks after the Pokémon footbath opened. Japanese folk wisdom holds that visiting a hot spring isn’t just a fun and relaxing way to spend the...
Jul 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Suntanned Hello Kitty steals the show in Japanese magazine’s Sanrio freebies Proof that magazines in Japan are unlike anywhere else in the world. One thing we love about magazines in Japan is the amount and quality of freebies that often come attached to them. That’s certai...
Jul 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Piko Taro is back to rock your world with bizarre new Super Cup ice cream video Legendary performer now has a new song about combining some other forbidden things. It’s been a while since we last saw Piko Taro, the leopard-print loving persona of Japanese entertainer Kazuhito ...
Jul 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story Annual study finds sharp decline in interest among foreign residents to stick around for the long haul, but it’s probably leaving out some differing voices. These days, Japan is more popular than e...
Jul 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos] Kotobukiya gives the ‘90s robo-pet a Bishoujo makeover. As one of Japan’s top manufacturers of anime and video game figures, Kotobukiya is no stranger to attractive characters. However, sometimes K...
Jul 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Family Mart changes its Famichiki packaging for the first time in nine years Japan’s beloved convenience store fried chicken is getting a new look, but “I am Chicken” is nowhere to be seen. When it comes to iconic Japanese convenience store foods, Famichiki is right up ther...
Jul 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 3-second salt company jingle becomes #1 karaoke song in Japan across all genres Everyone’s feeling a little salty this summer. It’s often said that as technology gets faster and faster, our attention span shrinks in response. TikTok feeds condition millions of people to… Hey, ...
Jul 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Hormuz-triggered black-and-white potato chip bags regain some, but not all, color Calbee’s potato chips and shrimp chips get partway back to normal as war in Iran drags on. For the past several months, much of the world has been getting an unpleasant geography reminder about the...
Jul 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month 30 years after the releases of Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue, travelers in Japan can ride on the Red, Green, and Blue Pokémon Jets. As Pokémon level up, their stats increase and they learn new attac...
Jul 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- McDonald’s Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags Huge new campaign has us catching ’em all, all summer long. Today, McDonald’s Japan revealed the first two releases from its massive “Pokémon Summer McDonald’s” collaboration, which is being held ...
