Apr 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details American casual aesthetic, thoughtful Japanese design. With the weather heating up, it’s time to start switching our wardrobes for lighter clothes, and if you find that your T-shirt collection need...
Apr 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet Walk the streets of Kyoto like a modern geisha with this exclusive four-piece collection. Converse are widely known for being better quality in Japan, due to the fact that the brand is independent...
Apr 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Burger King offers every fast food franchisee in Japan 40M yen to jump ship and join them McWhoNow? I’ll take the 40 mil. Burger King has been on quite the tear in Japan recently. Their explosive post-pandemic expansion saw them grow from 77 locations to 352, with a target of 600 by 202...
Apr 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya Skip the guilt of camping at a coffee shop and work for hours at this staffless oasis. While cafes are fantastic places to call in on your day off for a light meal while you’re doing your errands...
Apr 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping The apology may have taken longer than the delay. Enough has been said about the extreme punctuality of trains in Japan that it’s become as famous a cultural feature as sushi or decorative manhole ...
Apr 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Burger King Japan’s All Heavy customisation hack may not be all it’s cracked up to be The results of this taste test are truly baffling. If you’re walking around town with a hankering for burgers and a big appetite to fill, Burger King is usually one of the top options. Not only do...
Apr 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations Japanese convenience store chain serves up two green tea drinks for a limited time. 7-Eleven struck gold when it launched an exclusive line of smoothies at its stores around Japan in 2023. The fres...
Apr 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world” Sip your coffee to the backdrop of a magnificent, panoramic view next to this Starbucks in Toyama Prefecture. Starbucks Japan will often go to great lengths in designing its branches to blend in wi...
Apr 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park Anime will premier this summer and is the first made specifically for the Nagoya-area theme park. If you’re planning a trip to Ghibli Park, the Studio Ghibli anime theme park near Nagoya, before yo...
Apr 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days Summer in Japan keeps getting hotter and forces linguistic evolution. As we get into the back half of spring, it’s time to start getting ready for summer, doing things like taking your linen shirts...
Apr 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension Who’d have guessed there was a centuries-old snack shop too just a quick stroll away from one of downtown’s busiest rail hubs? Ikebukuro might not be as world-famous as Shibuya or Shinjuku, but it ...
Apr 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store Hopefully, this is just a mini stop on Ministop’s road to success. The convenience store ecosystem in Japan is dominated by three apex predators: Family Mart, 7-Eleven, and Lawson. Then, there exis...
Apr 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos] Two hours north of Tokyo is one of Japan’s best post-sakura springtime flower spots. Sakura season may be pretty much over and done with, but that just means it’s time for Japan’s other varieties o...
Apr 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley’s outdoor nighttime art exhibition in Chiba’s wilderness TeamLab’s newest artistic “digitized nature” vision features interactive light and sound elements as you traverse an ancient forest. The town of Otaki, Chiba Prefecture, is an area known for its un...
Apr 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos] Two Totoros, and one other Studio Ghibli character, are cute, fuzzy, and useful in new accessory lineup. Aesthetic tastes are subjective, and that’s especially so for fashion and accessories. But l...
Apr 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special The atmosphere is as elegant as the cuisine at this amazing restaurant. Ganko is a Japanese restaurant group with most of its locations in the Osaka area. They’ve got a whole bunch of sub-brands wi...
Apr 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes “Haikyu on the Court” is more than just a cool name. Sports anime/manga Haikyu has a fan event coming to Tokyo and Osaka, and yes, it’ll have the new illustrations and merch expected for such a cel...
Apr 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos] Resist the urge to eat this Ghibli food. From Up on Poppy Hill is one of Studio Ghibli’s more grounded anime films, and in multiple senses of the word. Taking place entirely in real-world Yokohama ...
Apr 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring A relaxing, adorable, and free place to soak your toes with Pikachu, Gyarados, and more. We recently took a look at Japan’s newest Pokéfuta, a collection of six Pokémon-themed manhole covers being ...
Apr 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey Instead of the supposed excitement and mystery, many fans just want the item they want. Between capsule toy machines and blind-box figures, pins, and other trinkets, you could say this is the golde...
