Aug 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- We tried Starbucks Japan’s new coffee for people who don’t drink coffee Does the new “Clear Coffee” have what it takes to bring a non-coffee drinker into the fold? For many coffee drinkers, a cup of joe is a daily ritual – skip that morning cup and something just feels...
Aug 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype? Convenience store chain has become the place to go for gummies, and fans are going wild for them. In recent years, 7-Eleven has carved out a niche for itself in the Japanese convenience store world...
Aug 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show We test the sourness of the juice but get distracted by a surprise performance. Five years ago, Japan’s vending machine scene was taken up a notch with the birth of “Feed Me Orange”, a fresh juice ...
Aug 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box This box comes pre-loaded with something for anime fans to treasure. Usually, if you’re buying a box, it’s because you’ve got stuff you want to keep in it, right? And while the box we’re looking at...
Aug 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on? Is this a cheap way to beat away stress, or a case of cheaping out that’ll have us feeling even more frustrated? Pretty much every time we walk through a branch of 100 yen shop Daiso, we find somet...
Aug 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat These dress shirts are sure to have fans. If you need business attire in Japan, Yofuku no Aoyama is pretty much always a safe choice. They may not have the trendiest fashions from brand-name design...
Aug 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Koei Tecmo continues to be an investment firm that also happens to make video games I’ve yet to see Berkshire Hathaway’s psychological horror game. I’ve long been a fan of games by Koei Tecmo, whether it’s their individual classics like Koei’s Dynasty Warriors or Tecmo’s Ninja Gai...
Aug 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video] Kabuki adaptation of Studio Ghibli anime masterpiece will be shown online, but you’ll need to mark the date on your calendar. The live-action kabuki stage play adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s Princes...
Aug 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo security guard’s famous station tape font becomes official custom Nike streetwear Upgrade your wardrobe with custom clothes featuring the iconic font of a Shinjuku Station legend. When considering what apparel to pick up as a souvenir from your trip to Tokyo, some people might o...
Aug 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Godiva Japan gets into the shaved ice scene with two luxurious frozen desserts this summer Godiva brings its chocolate expertise to a traditional summertime favorite in Japan. Godiva is well aware of the worldwide prestige its name carries, but the chocolatier’s Japanese division still f...
Aug 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test] A cool idea from Coolish, and further proof that sweet bean paste makes everything better. When you’re craving a snack, anpan (sweet bean paste bread) is never, ever a bad choice. Both sweet and su...
Jul 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo Sip on Starbucks in a setting once linked to infectious diseases. Whenever a historic building in a prime location in Japan needs a commercial tenant, there’s a good chance Starbucks will come knoc...
Jul 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s foreign resident population hits record high as Japanese population hits record low The number of Japanese citizens falls below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, but the foreign community continues to grow. Japan’s population has been shifting more than ever in recent ye...
Jul 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli releases new Spirited Away earrings featuring mysterious anime bathhouse character Cleverly designed jewellery sways while you wear it, just like Kasuga-sama does in the animated film. Japan is a country filled with stories of mysterious spirits, characters and costumes, and some...
Jul 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan adds new cold soup smoothies to its convenience store drinks range Cold soup smoothies are good for the gut and good for the ‘Gram. Ever since 7-Eleven completed its rollout of smoothie machines at around 18,000 stores in Japan in 2024, the chain has been experime...
Jul 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New service lets Tokyo tourists display their faces on giant screen at Japan’s busiest intersection Pedestrian crossing outside Shibuya Station to lean even harder into tourist selfie appeal. Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing is one of Tokyo’s most iconic locations, and some would say that a trip to Ja...
Jul 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Studio Ghibli washi tape adds anime flair to Japanese stationery Ghibli designs so charming they’ll be hard to peel yourself away from. Studio Ghibli fans are spoilt for choice when it comes to ways to add a dash of movie magic into their everyday lives, and now...
Jul 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets 7-Eleven will finally let you buy baked-in-store pizza without making you buy a whole pizza. When 7-Eleven Japan announced that they were going to start selling cooked-in-store pizza, it felt like ...
Jul 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Okayama man arrested for catching butterflies in central Japan It’s becoming a regular Gotham City out there. Things just aren’t the way they used to be in Japan. It wasn’t too long ago that it used to be safe for a butterfly to flutter by down the street with...
Jul 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms New Japan-exclusive collectibles are only available at select locations. Japan is famous for gacha capsule toys, and now Starbucks is finally joining the fun with its very first collection of gacha...
