Jun 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- This shop combines traditional Japanese sweets with…mayonnaise?!?[Taste test] Even with a shop name like Mayo x Mayo, we weren’t expecting this much mayo. The word “original” has a bit of a different nuance in Japanese. It’s not so much used to describe something revolutiona...
Jun 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks adds new Fruit Gummy sweets to stores in Japan Sure, Starbucks knows how to make a good Frappucino, but do they have what it takes to make good gummies? Starbucks is known around the world for being a coffeehouse chain that specialises in drin...
Jun 10, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Gun found in Japanese convenience store restroom, traced to forgetful on-duty cop A public restroom stall shock that had nothing to do with cleanliness. Whether you’re looking for a Pokémon frappe, chocolate chip sandwich, or surprisingly high-quality T-shirt, Japan’s convenienc...
Jun 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Square Enix Cafe reveals Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Nier, and Fullmetal Alchemist menu items Tokyo’s new video game/anime eatery has a lot to love (and eat). June 12 is the grand opening of the brand-new Square Enix Cafe in downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood, and the eatery has release...
Jun 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Shinto shrine’s night sky firefly sweets are Japan’s newest breathtaking, mouthwatering desserts. Firefly-viewing season provides the inspiration for breathtaking Japanese confectionaries. Japan loves to celebrate the changing of the seasons, and Japan loves sweets, so Japan really loves season...
Jun 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Family Mart commits “reverse fraud” in new Giant All-Star Festival, and we couldn’t be happier At this Japanese convenience store chain, big is an understatement. It’s been a great few months for convenience store fans in Japan, with chains like 7-Eleven and Lawson upsizing a number of thei...
Jun 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Retro fashion magazines from Tokyo’s street market remind Mr. Sato of a special gift from his dad Mr. Sato is filled with appreciation for the other Mr. Sato. Tokyo has a number of neighborhoods, such as Shibuya and Harajuku, that celebrate trendy, youthful fashions and culture. There’s also a ...
Jun 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Godiva melts minds by releasing a new corn chocolate drink in Japan We find out if this new limited-edition Chocolixir really tastes like corn potage soup. With summer now upon us, stores all over Japan are releasing limited-edition seasonal products to keep us fee...
Jun 09, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Order a cocktail, support a senior with Shinjuku Day Service Mojito at a handful of businesses A new model of urban community collaboration in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area connects the generations using mint as a bridge. Senior citizens probably aren’t the first demographic that comes to mind w...
Jun 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Tokyo sweets shop offers 648 different mochi ice cream dumpling combinations Customizable Yukimi Daifuku shop makes an amazing variety of sweet treats so that you can find the perfect one for you. There are certain problems in life that it’s nice to have. For example, Japan...
Jun 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Fukushima City on edge as resourceful and violent bear still not found Cunning bear managed to escape stand-off with police and hunters. As we’ve been seeing in recent years in Japan, not only has the number of bear encounters and attacks been steadily rising, but it ...
Jun 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Body of missing American college student found in Kyoto mountains 20-year-old on family trip to Japan had been missing since May 29. On May 25, 20-year-old James “Weston” Higginbotham arrived in Japan with his parents and younger brother on a family vacation to c...
Jun 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s cheap beef bowl chain Matsuya opens gourmet Premium Matsuya with Kobe beef…inside Matsuya A tale of four Matsuyas, and a whole lot of gourmet wagyu beef. As one of the country’s big-three gyudon/beef bowl chains, Matsuya is among the top choices for those looking for a cheap but hearty ...
Jun 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Colour Hunting: The hot new street photography trend changing how we see Japan Some might say you haven’t truly seen Japan if you haven’t colour hunted. Recently, an activity called “colour hunting” has been gaining popularity in Japan. Simply put, it involves choosing a co...
Jun 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese rice cooker recipe gives us a tasty new way to enjoy vegetables and weiners Quick and easy, this is a meal that’ll have you going back for seconds. One of our favourite hacks when it comes to making Japanese-style meals is to whip out our rice cooker and stuff it with all ...
Jun 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan Railways partners with Overwatch, heroes hit the Shinkansen for bullet train collaboration And yes, there is a reason Mercy is dressed that way. With Japan being home to many of the world’s most passionate gamers, Japan Railways Group periodically partners with popular video game franchi...
Jun 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Ghibli’s No Face continues to demonstrate his generous character growth by dispensing soy sauce Can you please pass the soy sauce, No Face? Explicit exposition has never really been Studio Ghibli’s thing, but even by their standards, No Face’s character arc is an impressive case. Without sayi...
Jun 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- With hot sweaty Shibuya summer on the way, free sodium tablets to be given out in downtown Tokyo Stay salty, everybody. Shibuya is one of Tokyo’s most exciting neighborhoods. Between world-famous tourism landmarks like the statue of faithful dog Hachiko and the scramble intersection, plus shop...
Jun 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- A Japanese toast sandwich remix: The toasted rice rice ball[SoraKitchen] Mr. Sato steps into the SoraKitchen with a bold idea. Food, as a broad topic, is pretty much always on our mind here at SoraNews24, but recently our ace reporter Mr. Sato found himself thinking abo...
Jun 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan Post’s mail carriers are getting some cool upgrades, but packages might be a little late Intense summer heat means new safety rules and ice-cold drinks. Summer in Japan is popular for many things, from festivals and fireworks to delicious and refreshing treats, but there is also anothe...
