Jun 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hatsune Miku successfully wraps Miku Expo 2026 North America tour with 100,000 attendees Almost 20 years after her debut, the Vocaloid virtual idol still has plenty of power to draw fans and transcend language barriers around the world. Virtual idol Hatsune Miku is showing no signs of ...
Jun 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer Late-night high-speed service allows passengers to travel while they sleep, making better use of time and cutting hotel costs. Japan’s Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) has just announced ...
Jun 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Nearly half of Pokémon hot spring’s statues have been damaged less than two months after opening Adorable new ashiyu destination has no Pokémon battles, but injuries to the creatures are still occurring. “Pokémon hot spring” sounds like something too adorable to possibly exist in our world, bu...
Jun 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan opens shrine for plush toys in Kyoto, offering memorial rites and a resting place for remains A heartwarming way to say thank you to the plush toys you have loved, and who have loved you in return. A unique new shrine held its founding ceremony in Japan on 20 June, and attendance wasn’t li...
Jun 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Foreign tourist arrested in Japan after drifting in museum parking lot[Video] The Dumb and the Inconsiderate: Tochigi Drift. “I want to go to Japan because it’s the land of _____” is a common, and understandable, motivation for foreign tourists to decide to visit the country...
Jun 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics] Starbucks Day Trip line gives each and every part of Japan a chance to shine. Starbucks has branches all across Japan, and while they’re all part of the same chain, they each have pride for their i...
Jun 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Enjoy the world’s oldest gyoza chain hidden just outside Shinjuku Station Serving up dumplings with almost 200 years of Chinese history. Walk along undiscovered streets in new and fascinating towns and there will be locations and landmarks that jump out at you, places th...
Jun 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Cheap Japanese sandwich hack: Popular cafe’s 21-cent white bread offcuts will really up your game A smart way to beat rising prices and eat on the cheap like a local in Japan. Japan might not look too different to how it’s looked in recent years, but delve a little deeper and you’ll discover th...
Jun 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan sells Valencia Flavoured Syrup, and here are four ways to use it this summer These syrups aren’t only designed for coffee. As much as we love Starbucks drinks, there are times when we just can’t be bothered to leave the house to buy one. This happens more often in summer, w...
Jun 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan announces sudden 500-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country First increase to visa fees in nearly 50 years will affect some arriving foreigners more than others. The Japanese government has announced a proportionally huge increase in visa fees for foreign n...
Jun 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Beat the heat with chilled Iekei ramen from Yokohama Iekei Ramen Ichikakuya Eat big and eat light at the same time. As the temperature continues to rise in Japan, people’s appetites tend to diminish. So, in the summer, we sometimes turn to classic dishes like somen chilled...
Jun 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kits to make battle tops out of pure candy coming soon in Japan If you’re going to play with your food, make it competitive. Spinning tops have been around for a very long time, and even the concept of having battles where opponents try to knock each other’s to...
Jun 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- “Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties In-house expert Mr. TKG gives us his top three egg recommendations. When people in Japan with niche interests hone in and get serious about something, they get really serious. Case in point is a ne...
Jun 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan The amusement park may have been demolished, but this ride lives on. “This might be the most enjoyable merry-go-round I’ve ever ridden.” That was the honest reaction from our reporter Natsuno Futon...
Jun 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan vs Family Mart: Who has the biggest convenience store cookie? A cookie clash amongst convenience store chains. It’s a great time to be a convenience store customer in Japan right now, as Family Mart is holding a special upsize campaign that gives us more for...
Jun 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- We invent ice slurry somen to combat the extreme Japanese summer heat【SoraKitchen】 Although your pre-battle preparations need to start a week in advance. With many parts of Japan already experiencing extremely hot days, with some areas of eastern Japan reaching 35 degrees Celsius...
Jun 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it Famous “Cat’s Tongue” cookies get a whole new look with a limited-edition release at only one location. One of the best places to shop for Tokyo souvenirs is in the basement of Tokyo Station, and ...
Jun 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair This breathtaking spectacle includes, beef, desserts, hot dishes, drinks, and a special grill experience, but it requires some insider expertise to properly wade through. As much as we love a barga...
Jun 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Harajuku Custom Icees come to help Tokyo’s Takeshita Street stay cute and cool this summer Slushy sweet drink from the U.S. makes its Harajuku debut. Weather-wise it’s been a surprisingly mild June in Tokyo, but that’s only going to make the inevitable heart and humidity of midsummer fee...
Jun 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 100-meter tall Hello Kitty artwork appearing on Japanese Ferris wheel, jumbo Pompompurin nearby Sanrio Fes brings gigantic cuteness to Minato Mirai. Hello Kitty is a big star all over the world, but she’s a really, really big star here in Japan. How big? 100-meters (328-feet) big. That’s the...
