Mar 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka That’s not supposed to be there… If you happened to be passing through Osaka’s Tsurunocho neighborhood on Wednesday morning and saw the large steel column shown in the video below, you might think ...
Mar 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Every Japanese pro baseball team to play with Mario question block bases once this year Players should get power-ups each time they pass one, too. Last autumn saw the 40th Anniversary of everyone’s favorite plumber who was transported into a world of mushrooms and turtles. Yes, Super ...
Mar 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it Sunday morning hike takes a bizarre and terrifying turn. On Sunday morning, a 69-year-old Japanese man was on Iwakamiyama, a mountain in Iwate Prefecture. With a layer of snow still on the ground, ...
Mar 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu! There’s no question that this is a case where the celebrity endorser really is a fan of the product. There’s often quite a bit of suspension of disbelief that goes into celebrity endorsements. It’s...
Mar 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!” Meet the new stars of your next viral ASMR video. In Japan, Häagen-Dazs is constantly looking for ways to thrill ice cream lovers, and now the brand has outdone itself with a new series of ice crea...
Mar 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Real-life Professor Oak? Pokémon Company recruiting PhD holders in science and agriculture Doctorate degree, bilingual communication skills, and research regarding plants and animals are only requirement for mysterious position with Pokémon Company. Professor Oak has a pretty good job, d...
Mar 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 15 years after Tohoku tsunami, Japan’s free disaster phone message number is important to remember Free-to-use system helps disaster victims connect with loved ones in times of crisis, and is worth remembering for anyone traveling or living in Japan. This week marks 15 years since the March 11, ...
Mar 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Yu-Gi-Oh rights holders address use of anime clip in White House post on attack on Iran Yugi’s English dub voice actor also speaks out regarding meme-style video. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran, with targets including the compound ...
Mar 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio Studio that made Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop convinces Shinichiro Watanabe to work with them again. In 2021, Netflix released a Western-made live-action adaptation of landmark anime series C...
Mar 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test] Dashimaki tamago in three minutes sounds awesome, but if it tastes bad, it won’t be worth even 100 yen. Despite being a delicious part of Japanese cuisine, dashimaki tamago is a dish that you might...
Mar 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood Blending coffee culture with art in a historic district of Tokyo. If you’re searching for a Tokyo neighbourhood that retains a sense of old-world Japanese charm, then Yanaka in Taito Ward near Nip...
Mar 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character This replica is tiny but its action is mighty. We’re always in the market for a good keychain, but add in a fun interactive element and we’re totally sold. So when Studio Ghibli unveiled a new line...
Mar 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video] Yoshi meets Yoshi for a special Nintendo bobblehead. There’s excitement in the air for Nintendo fans, as we’re now less than one month away from the opening of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. With 20...
Mar 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet Under-the-radar Japanese cafe chain serves a delicious salute to Ditto in celebration of Pokémon Pokopia. When overseas tourists want a relaxed cafe experience in Japan, they tend to flock to famil...
Mar 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza Yokohama ramen continues to bring differently delicious tastes together with ie-kei pizza. Pizza and ramen have a lot of things in common. For both of them, the first image that springs to mind is ...
Mar 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary with a partnership with the Spanish luxury ceramics craftsmen. When looking for a Pokémon to grace your home, the usual choice is between a cuddly ...
Mar 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura) Nanohana, fuji, and more reasons to get out and see Japan’s springtime flowers. All of the seasons are celebrated in Japanese culture, but there’s a special mix of liberation and fun that comes wit...
Mar 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch? Shinjuku Ward Office has a restaurant that’s open to anyone, but have they kept up their quality and value since our last visit? With Tokyo being as big as it is, it isn’t really practical to have ...
Mar 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo bus line praised for handling of driver’s mental health Driver driven to not drive by customer complaint. Late last month, someone posted online about an incident that occurred on a Toei Bus line departing from Tokyo Big Sight. At the time the driver of...
Mar 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype? This crustacean does more than just keep time on your three-minute instant noodles. Back in October, ramen lovers in Japan began scrambling for a hot new noodle accessory called the Crab-shaped Cup...
