Nov 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 41.5 percent of surveyed Japanese middle schoolers don’t think more immigration benefits society This isn’t a cut-and-dry case of Japanese kids simply becoming more socially conservative, though. Internationalism is becoming an increasingly discussed topic in Japan, as the country’s indigenous...
Nov 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo neighborhood adds new “smart trash cans” to deal with increasing amounts of tourist litter A high-tech part of Tokyo gets some high-tech help in addressing an overtourism problem and responding to a common traveler complaint. Downtown Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood is already one of the ...
Nov 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Why people in Japan hardly ever say “sayonara,” and what they say instead Everyone knows that sayonara means goodbye in Japanese, but goodbye in Japan doesn’t always mean you need to say it. You don’t have to be an anime otaku, foodie with a penchant for matcha and wagyu...
Nov 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo cracks down on Airbnb-style rentals with new laws limiting operator days and more With tourists’ and residents’ feelings about minpaku racing in opposite directions, wards add new local ordinances onto national laws. “Short-term private vacation lodging” is a bit of a mouthful, ...
Nov 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese viewers of Godzilla Minus Zero angered by unusual number of restroom goers Godzilla films are famous for their subtlety and require complete concentration. Culture Day in Japan was on 3 November, and what better way to celebrate culture than by watching the latest Godzill...
Nov 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- America’s first-ever permanent One Piece store is now open [Photos] The Straw Hat Pirates have dropped anchor in Los Angeles. Last month we got word that America would be getting its first-ever One Piece specialty store, and that the wait for it to open wouldn’t be...
Nov 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese convenience store offering chance to have your shopping be effectively free for one day Family Mart offering random reimbursements of up to 100,000 yen (US$630). Japan’s convenience stores have become world-famous, not only for their convenient locations and operating hours, but for t...
Nov 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan unveils new Potato Soupuccino that’s said to be more than just soup New “self-care soup” blurs the line between soup and cappuccino. With temperatures starting to dip in Japan, Starbucks is adding warmth to its menu with an all-new Soupuccino. First introduced in 2...
Nov 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Katsuya takes perhaps a little too much liberty with its take on a Niigata soul food We might be just a little bit saucy about this double-sauced version of a classic local specialty dish. Way back in 1931, a restaurant called Komatsu Parlor in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture served up...
Nov 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Amazing Japanese yogurt spoon scoops up every last drop of dairy effortlessly While the rest of the world is scraping away at their yogurt containers, we’re keeping things cultured with our new favorite spoon. In today’s installment of Japanese kitchen gadgets that just make...
Nov 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pokémon card game’s expansion features art from Fist of the North Star creator Tetsuo Hara shows he can draw for both blood-soaked martial arts action and Pokémon. The Pokémon Trading Card Game pumps out way too many cards for one single illustrator to handle all of them, and...
Nov 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese hoodie for cat-loving gamers will keep you and your feline friend warm and fuzzy [Pics] Meowgaroo Hoodie 3’s clever design points mean you don’t have to choose between playing with your cat and playing your games. As the temperature gets lower and days get shorter, you might be thinki...
Nov 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kenshi Yonezu’s Lemon hits 1 billion views on YouTube and he’s still not quite sure why He handed life a ‘Lemon.’ Back in 2018, one song in particular was tearing up the charts in Japan. It was a somewhat somber pop song balanced with an energetic rock rhythm, known as ‘Lemon.’ It won...
Nov 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Era celebrates three decades of Pokémon with new 30th anniversary cap line [Photos] Every Pokémon Trainer needs a hat, right? Over his multiple decades as the protagonist of the Pokémon anime, Satoshi/Ash taught fans many things. The importance of believing in yourself. The power ...
Nov 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Two Tokyo neighborhoods to gather on bridge and shift their recognized border through tug-of-war Sibling ward rivalry doesn’t need solid ground for its bragging-rights battlefield. My parents were very strict about the Baseel brothers not fighting with each other while we were growing up, but ...
Nov 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hello Kitty ready to keep you company in the bathroom with new dessert-aroma Sanrio toilet paper It’s like a skating party in your bathroom, and all your Sanrio friends are invited. Part of the secret to the enduring popularity of Hello Kitty and her Sanrio pals is what loyal friends they are....
Nov 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Cinnabon gets into the Japanese spirit with new Wagokorobon treats Cinnabon Japan finds two new ways to mix its own dessert traditions with Japan’s. Unlike some other American sweets suppliers who’ve set up shop in Japan, Cinnabon doesn’t have Japan-exclusive menu...
Nov 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s new matcha vending machines serve freshly prepared matcha in five different strengths Enjoy the taste of freshly whisked matcha at the touch of a button. Japan is home to many different types of vending machines, and some of the most impressive are the ones that serve freshly ground...
Nov 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Restaurant opens in Japan with all-dementia waitresses, serves up ramen, awareness, and kindness Restaurant of Mistaken Orders is upfront about potential problems in order to cultivate future understanding. Japan has incredibly high customer service standards, especially where restaurants are ...
Nov 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Get the taste of the U.K. in Tokyo with 99 Flakes, meat pies, and Jaffa Cakes This tiny Shibuya spot brings quintessential UK snacks straight to central Tokyo. Whether you have moved to a different country and pining for the foodstuffs of the motherland or you are interested...
