Aug 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tired of city life? Try out Japanese rural life for a few days on an active volcano in Kagoshima Escape Tokyo to harvest mandarins, dig footbaths, or learn how to run an inn. Many people have dreams of where they would like to live, and it can sometimes be starkly different from the environmen...
Aug 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Bandai looking to introduce Japanese government ID checks for admission to card game events Don’t have a My Number Card from the Japanese government? You might not be getting into some events for One Piece or other Bandai trading card games. Recently, the Pokémon Company announced a new s...
Aug 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform A new way to make your journey on Japan’s fastest trains even cooler. If you’re about to take a bullet train ride on a hot summer day, you’ll be happy to know that Central Japan Railway Company has...
Aug 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it Rural town’s attempt to draw tourists may have gone a step too far. In recent years, Japanese public toilets have become known not only as places to do your business but as tourist attractions with...
Aug 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million Weekly Shonen Jump is still the biggest magazine in Japan, but its print circulation is getting smaller and smaller. For decades, the jewel in the crown of the manga magazine world has been Weekly ...
Aug 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli unveils new finger puppets featuring anime characters from My Neighbour Totoro Recreate magical movie moments with beloved characters on your fingertips. When you become an adult you don’t always have to give up your childlike sense of fun and adventure, and Studio Ghibli is ...
Aug 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch Shop ‘till you drop unfortunately becomes shop ‘till you get arrested. As any hard-core fan can tell you, anime and manga can be a pricey hobby. Sure, the proliferation of video streaming services ...
Aug 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie Exclusive to only two wards in Tokyo, this is a must-try drink that’s very hard to get. We’re always on the lookout for new and unusual convenience store finds in Japan, so when 7-Eleven announced ...
Aug 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want Need a stress-soothing break? This figurine’s return means you can wait with Totoro while he waits for the Cat Bus. A bonsai tree can be a great way to add some picturesque tranquility to your home...
Aug 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs Lawson expands the territory of its robo chefs as they expand their menus. You can get plenty of hot meals at convenience stores in Japan, but they usually have a cold start. Head on over to the re...
Aug 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection Coffee and travel come together in a new range of exclusives by cult-favourite Japanese stationery brand. For coffee lovers, every sip is a journey, with new flavours and discoveries gradually reve...
Aug 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time It’s their birthday, but we’re getting the presents! Shueisha is the publisher behind many of manga’s top titles, from One Piece and Naruto to Chainsaw Man and Demon Slayer. It’s also celebrating i...
Aug 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park Before Hitachi Seaside Park turns red for autumn, it’s got a beautiful summer color to show you too. Japan is a country with strong swings between its seasons, often resulting in splashes of color ...
Aug 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you After years of this video game horror trying to eat us, it’s finally going to help us with our hunger instead. The first foes that spring to mind when thinking about Resident Evil are, of course, t...
Aug 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited Even if they’ve been professionally cleaned, used school swimsuits are too dirty for this marketplace. Mercari is Japan’s largest online flea market, a place where individual sellers offer an extre...
Aug 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations New stores add a fresh taste and aroma to high-speed travel on Japan’s busiest bullet train route. One of the joys of Shinkansen travel is being able to bring your own food and drinks on board. How...
Aug 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Aichi city throws year-long 20th birthday bash for giant beckoning cat statue, Hello Kitty invited The 20th birthday of a local legend calls for collaborations with Hello Kitty, Chubu Centrair International Airport, and 15 local businesses. March 28, 2027 will mark 20 years to the day when the c...
Aug 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Final Fantasy plushie shoulder bags are fuzzy and functional [Photos] Chocobo, Moogle, and two more Final Fantasy mascot creatures want to go with you on your outside-the-house adventures. Final Fantasy’s Chocobo and Moogle are always welcome presences, so any fan of...
Aug 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Akita Kanto Festival, one of Japan’s most spectacular summer festivals, gets an anime twist this year Towering lanterns, traditional balancing skills, and a special anime collaboration make this an unforgettable Japanese festival experience. There are many famous summer festivals in Japan, but the ...
Aug 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- U.S. government reportedly planning to close Nagoya consulate Move would leave Japan’s fourth-largest city without consular services. With a population of roughly 2.3 million people, Nagoya is the fourth-largest city in Japan. It also holds an extremely impor...
