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...
Jul 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kumamoto Castle left illuminated all night long as symbol of hope for earthquake victims The castle itself is still undergoing repairs from an earthquake from 10 years ago. Kumamoto is still reeling from a massive earthquake that struck the prefecture on Japan’s southwestern island of ...
Jul 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Katana of one of Japan’s most famous swordsmen goes on display to help Kumamoto earthquake victims The sword of the vice-captain of the Shinsengumi is being called into action once again in a touching story of repaying kindness. On Tuesday morning, a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefectur...
Jul 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Sanrio’s newest item looks like dog butt, exactly like it’s supposed to [Photos] If you’ve ever wanted to take a nap while burying your face in Pompompurin’s butthole, this is the cushion you’ve been waiting for. You can make a strong argument that no other company on the plane...
Jul 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan unveils new coffee drinks… for people who don’t drink coffee Created with Shibuya109 Lab, this new release aims to bridge the gap between traditional coffee and sweet Frappuccinos. This year marks the 30th anniversary for Starbucks in Japan, and the chain is...
Jul 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Official Final Fantasy beers are going on sale in Tokyo this month, giant Aetheryte appearing too Two brews, inspired by the world of Final Fantasy XIV, are joining the taps at an Akihabara craft beer bar. Back in the spring, Final Fantasy VII’s Seventh Heaven bar popped up in real-world Tokyo,...
Jul 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Maximum entry fee for sento public baths in Tokyo increases slightly for adults next month The rise in the entry fee comes amid an increase in public bathhouse users in Tokyo and a decrease in the total number of sento. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that the maximum ent...
Jul 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data The average overseas visitor now consumes more rice in a day than a Japanese local. On 27 July, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) released its fiscal 2025 data on rice ...
