Apr 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan unveils epic Frappuccino hunt with five to find in new Star birthday campaign There is a way to try them all. On 2 August, 1996, Starbucks opened its first-ever Japanese branch in Tokyo’s Ginza district, making 2026 its 30th birthday year. To celebrate, the chain has a huge ...
Apr 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo No meet-and-greets or Pokémon Card Game classrooms will be taking place for at least one month. On March 26, a female employee at the Pokémon Center store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district was stabbed ...
Apr 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Chrono Trigger comes to Japan’s capsule toy gacha machines Keychains feature beautiful pixel art from an all-time classic. For as critically acclaimed as Chrono Trigger is, publisher Square Enix doesn’t produce a whole lot of merchandise for it. But the 19...
Apr 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else Unique cherry blossom dessert conceals a surprising filling of traditional flavours. If you’re looking to explore an area of Tokyo that retains an air of traditional Japanese charm, then Kagurazaka...
Apr 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events Ikea is all about creating cozy living spaces, and ditto for Pokémon Pokopia. In Pokémon Pokopia, the goal shifts from capturing Pocket Monsters to creating a home. Taking on the role of a determin...
Apr 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video] Leaders of world powers strike energy blast pose. There’s an interesting cultural question that pops up during international meetings in Japan: Should the participants shake hands at the end of the...
Apr 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo] There’s likely a meaning between the choice of Ghibli anime’s artwork to give the visiting politician. On any given day, a sizable portion of the inbound foreign travelers entering Japan are going ...
Apr 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them A vital service you’ll need to know about in the event of a disaster. With pretty much everyone owning a mobile phone these days, public telephones are on a steady decline worldwide. Though the sa...
Apr 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos] Mr. Sato starts his urban exploration of Tokyo to catch a glimpse of local neighborhoods’ pasts before they’re changed forever. There’s never a time when Tokyo isn’t changing. The city is so big an...
Apr 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name Dom Dom turns over a new leaf. Japanese fast food chain Dom Dom Burger has long been an innovator in the art of making burgers. Whether it’s putting whole crabs between two buns or including each o...
Apr 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos] Family Mart convenience stores are looking a little more like an Animal Crossing village these days. Japan’s convenience stores aren’t just a great place to grab snacks or drinks. They’re also stoc...
Apr 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73 Ji-chan and ba-chan are waiting for you at G-cha and Ba-cha. Shibuya is one of Tokyo’s trendiest neighborhoods, so it makes sense that a new takeout tea cafe, with an inventive menu, pop aesthetic,...
Apr 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results Top vote-getters for different languages have a gap of more than 30 years between them. The various series of the Gundam franchise are allowed to do their own thing. Sometimes that means space oper...
Apr 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day New release contains exclusive My Neighbour Totoro products that can’t be purchased anywhere else. Mother’s Day gift shopping can be a stressful experience when you’re looking to find the perfect ...
Apr 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture Escape the urban sprawl by taking a tour on “Japan’s last clear stream” that will leave you clearly in tune with nature. Kochi Prefecture makes up a large chunk of the southwestern part of the isla...
Apr 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people Solo-seen sakura are sometimes the best sakura. With sakura season in full swing, a lot of Japanese morning news shows are going out to local cherry blossom spots to interview people enjoying the v...
Mar 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest Woodlands that inspired the creation of My Neighbor Totoro sit at the edge of the biggest city in Japan, but this fund helps keep them green. Though My Neighbor Totoro touches on a lot of Japanese ...
Mar 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship Change comes with less than half a week’s notice, new requirements will take five more years to meet. Though the new calendar year starts in January, for many organizations in Japan the administrat...
Mar 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video] Century-old lacquerware company, supplier to the royal family, turns its makie skills to a beloved Fire-type. As a series with a long history, huge cast of characters, and no aversion to merchandis...
Mar 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Uni Donuts are pretty in pink for a limited-time spring sakuramochi flavor The Yokohama-based donut specialty chain incorporates a unique ingredient into its dough that results in a divine texture and taste. Sushi lovers may be tempted to read the “uni” in Uni Donuts as t...
