Jul 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases new fireworks collection that captures the beauty of a summer festival Mysterious colour-changing cups and sparkly Bearista straw caps, inspired by a Japanese fireworks festival. Summer in Japan is synonymous with fireworks festivals, where people dress in traditional...
Jul 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- “Stab-kill for two deaths” and other fun Japanese baseball terms And it’s one, two, three strikes you’re dead at the old ball game! The rise of Shohei Ohtani has completely cemented Japan’s already famous reputation as a country that has wholly embraced the spor...
Jul 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s favorite quasi-local curry launches convenience store version – Does it match the real deal? Is it worth go going to Family Mart to try the convenience store version of Go Go Curry? Go Go Curry has kind of an unusual spot in Japan’s curry pantheon. It’s considered by many foodies to be a r...
Jul 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo’s viral 90-yen cafe pop-up returns to Harajuku with yogurt coffee Enjoy 45 unique drinks at budget prices. When people hear the word “Harajuku”, anyone who has taken a walk around the neighborhood would picture the colorful fashion subcultures, packed streets, an...
Jul 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new Bearista collection…with beary cute details New limited-edition range contains one of the cutest tumblers we’ve ever seen. Starbucks is widely loved by people of all ages in Japan, and as the brand continues to grow, so too does its fanbase...
Jul 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s ultracompact kei car taxis are now ready for travelers to ride, if you know where to find them Shift in government policy allows Japan’s smallest cars to address a big problem for the taxi industy. Though Japan has a famously convenient rail network, there are times when the route and timing...
Jul 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Family Mart’s new Tokyo flagship convenience store doesn’t feel convenient, but is that a problem? Of course, it’s possible the goal was never really to be convenient anyway. Convenience is supposed to be what makes a convenience store a convenience store, but what exactly is it that makes a con...
Jul 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- A donut and sugar-loving bear in Japan is breaking into homes, checking fridges for sweet snacks Iwate town sets traps to try to catch the bear with a sweet tooth, with some even being installed inside people’s houses. Bears have been in the news frequently in Japan recently, with a sudden inc...
Jul 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Gundam’s Char Aznable normal suit becomes roomwear for doing normal stuff in the real world [Pics] It’s the perfect outfit for when you want to start relaxing three times as quickly. The mobile suits of the Gundam franchise tend to command most of the attention from fans, seeing as how they’re g...
Jul 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films Iconic quotes, air pirates and a very subtle Gina reference make this collection a must-have for fans of this Ghibli classic. Back in 2017, Studio Ghibli founded a cool new streetwear label called ...
Jul 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases new Discovery Series collection celebrating local regions and traditions Get a taste of local culture with a new souvenir range that captures the unique charms of Japan’s regions. Starbucks has always been a great supporter of the neighbourhoods in Japan where it sets u...
Jul 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines Could this be the way of the future as people around the world adapt to rising temperatures? With summers becoming ever hotter in Japan, companies are increasingly thinking outside the box to come ...
Jul 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mass murder plot stopped by friend of Akihabara mass murderer A friend to the friendless. On 11 July, Toyama Prefectural police knocked on the door of an apartment in the city of Namerikawa. They informed the 53-year-old resident that he was under arrest for ...
Jul 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Defacing the Japanese flag is now a crime, says government, punishable by up to two years in jail Causing “unpleasantness” could put you behind bars. On Friday, the plenary session of the House of Councilors of Japan’s Diet (national assembly) concluded, but before it did, its members made sure...
Jul 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- After job-quitting service, leave-of-absence-request proxy service sees rising demand in Japan Sometimes you need to tell your bosses you need a break, but you need someone else to be the one to tell them. Job-quitting services have been a thing in Japan for several years now. Essentially yo...
Jul 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Baskin-Robbins Japan’s semi-secret affogato is a perfect mix of fun and fancy [Taste test] Not every Baskin-Robbins Japan branch has it, but it’s very much worth tracking down. Among the frozen treat faithful Baskin-Robbins, or “Thirty-one” as fans in Japan call it, is known for being a ...
Jul 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Teen girl in Japan refuses to be victim, personally escorts train pervert to police for arrest Things did not turn out how this creep had planned. Without delving too in depth into the mindset of sexual predators who prey on victims on trains in Japan, their basic M.O. is to stay subtle as t...
Jul 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics] The styles of six virtual idols, one modern-day illustrator, and one legend of Japanese art history come together in beautiful ways. Earlier this week, we took a look at a new project for Hatsune M...
Jul 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Is Japan’s tourism boom slowing down? Foreign visitor numbers fall for first time in five years New report shows a worrying trend, but is it the beginning of the end for Japan’s popularity as a tourist destination? In recent years, Japan has been experiencing an unprecedented tourism boom, wi...
Jul 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo and Osaka make it into this year’s EIU ranking of the world’s Top Ten Most Liveable Cities Plus, we share our recommendations for off-the-beaten-path places to visit in each of them. The Economist Intelligence Unit announced the results of its annual Global Liveability Index on July 7. T...
