Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier “Hands-Free” service lets Shinkansen travellers send their suitcases by bullet train without carrying them onboard. Travelling by Shinkansen is one of the highlights of any trip to Japan, but there...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hatsune Miku, VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi perform opening pitch at pro baseball game in Japan [Video] Suisei throws smoke, some commenters throw shade. There’s always a degree of risk when a professional baseball team calls in someone from outside the sporting world to throw a game’s ceremonial fir...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality European man lost consciousness during Mt. Fuji hike with his son. The Fujinomiya Trail, one of the most popular routes to the top of Mt. Fuji, opened for this year’s climbing season on July 10. Ju...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese government sets up new group to deal with trading card boom Trading cards have become so popular in Japan that the government is now getting involved, but what does this mean for fans? Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has announced plans to est...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Yakuza members arrested for building a road on mountain they don’t own Darn gangsters! Building infrastructure without permission. On 15 July, about 120 officers with the Hiroshima Prefectural Police conducted a search of the headquarters for the Harada faction of the...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- If you love Pokémon and cats, you’ll love Japan’s cat Pokémon cat toys and feeding dishes[Photos] Some Pokémon fun to share with your real-world Meowth, Litten, or Sprigatito. “Pokémon” is short for “Pocket Monster,” but there are more than a few Pokémon species that aren’t exactly monstrous in...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Taco sandwiches appear in Japan with new Lunch Pack sandwich pocket flavor[Taste test] Yamazaki’s beloved series branches out with a new fluffy taco offering. At the risk of being figuratively flowery in multiple ways, walking down the bread aisle of a Japanese supermarket or conveni...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli’s new moving keychains are the angry, adorable bugs from Nausicaa [Photos] Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind’s Ohm want to be the holders of your keys. So let’s say you’re talking to a friend, and he says “I’ve got this really cool bug in my pocket!” That’d be kind of we...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Brand new Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan… but it won’t carry passengers Meet “SOAR”, the next-generation Shinkansen designed to protect the rails. On 14 July, East Japan Railways (JR East) announced it would be adding a brand new Shinkansen to its network, but this wou...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Sanrio eco-friendly plushies are here for the earth-conscious lovers of all things kawaii This cute line-up is made from sustainable materials and will make your friends green with envy. While we’ve seen Hello Kitty decked out in all kinds of colors before, even she’s not usually green....
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese curry rice burger gets all the attention in Mos Burger’s new birthday celebration campaign There are some showstoppers in this limited-time promotion, but the unique twist on Japanese curry rice is all we can look at. If you’re in the mood for fast food with a distinctly Japanese flair, ...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Beautiful exclusive Totoro tenugui towel is a gift from Disney to Ghibli physical media buyers Picking up a Studio Ghibli film on disc this summer could get you a tenugui too. The best time to buy Studio Ghibli anime on physical media in Japan is pretty much whenever you see it for sale. The...
Jul 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan unveils new peach milk pudding drink that’s like a decadent dessert Limited-edition chilled cup combines summer fruit with creamy pudding pieces in new “Delight Me” release. Starbucks has welcomed the early throes of summer this year with a bevvy of peachy releases...
Jul 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Giant Snorlax, other snoozing Pokémon appear in Yokohama for Pokémon Sleeping Faces Research [Pics] Sleepy Pokémon and smiling faces from an adorable fan event going on in Japan right now. There’s that old joke that starts “Where does an 800-pound gorilla sleep?” with the answer of “Anywhere it w...
Jul 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Cup Noodle releases cold-water instant ramen in Japan, but can it really be made with just cold water? New Hiyashi Cup Noodle cuts out the need for boiling water, so we put it to the test. This year looks set to be a historic one for Japanese noodle-maker Nissin, as it doesn’t just mark the brand’s ...
Jul 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s “edible fireworks” wagashi sweets return, but only for a limited time [Photos] In business for over 70 years, this traditional confectioner figured out how to turn the suspension of a Japanese tradition into a new one of their own. Summer is the season for fireworks in Japan,...
Jul 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mos Burger opens Mosh Burger ＆ Bar in Ginza, but is it fated to be a short-lived sensation? The curse of the specialty burger store threatens to strike again in Tokyo. On 1 July, Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger opened a brand new store called Mosh Burger ＆ Bar, in Tokyo’s upscale Ginz...
Jul 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s popular curry chain Cocoichi has an elusive delivery-only noodle menu We investigated a suspicious noodle store on Uber Eats only to have our curry udon dreams come true. For many visitors to Japan, including myself, Curry House CoCo Ichibanya (colloquially known as ...
Jul 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese convenience store releases Japanese convenience store-flavor fried chicken Famima’s newest fried chicken and potato chip flavor is also Famima. For convenience stores in Japan, the ideal situation is to provide customers with both familiar favorites and new eating experie...
Jul 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- We found the world’s first Yakult 1000 soft serve, and it’s hidden away in Nara Unique Yakult find leaves us with a satisfied belly and a happy heart. Many people know about the wonders of Yakult, Japan’s famous lactic acid bacteria drink, but there’s another drink that’s gai...
