Sep 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Suica Penguin character is “graduating”, and you can choose its successor Can these new character candidates match up to the charm of the penguin? Last November, East Japan Railway Company (JR East) surprised everyone by announcing that it would be retiring its “Suica Pe...
Sep 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Converse Japan releases green tea cup sneakers so you can wear your love for sushi on your feet All Star Yunomi Hi lets you step into the world of sushi. The world of Japanese sushi is as vast as the ocean, covering specialised tools, tableware, and a whole lot of fishy vocabulary. Now, there...
Sep 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan unveils new Chilled Cup drinks for autumn Roasted green tea is one of two exclusive flavours coming our way for a limited time. Starbucks has always been keen to reach as many customers as possible, and one way they’ve been doing that is t...
Sep 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan proves Pumpkin Spice is NOT dead, with a new take for autumn Exclusive lineup breathes new life into the Pumpkin Spice Latte, and serves up other designer beverages too. There’s been a lot of talk recently about the death of Pumpkin Spice, with experts sayi...
Sep 08, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Anime magical girls grow to gigantic size with new Madoka Magica plushies [Photos] Are you ready to commit to sharing your home with Madoka and Homura? Though its claim to fame is the dark twists it puts on the genre, Puella Magi Madoka Magica is still a magical girl anime, focus...
Sep 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo’s red-light district cafe lets you dine inside a real 1960s cabaret Used as a Netflix crime drama set, this safe, solo-female-friendly venue offers up black omurice and colorful retro sodas. Kabukicho, in Tokyo, is Japan’s most recognizable red-light district, pack...
Sep 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Okinawa man convinced he won 700 million yen by scammers, saved by convenience store staff To serve and protect. Convenience store workers really don’t get enough credit. Often working for minimum wage, they have a wide array of duties, including sales, banking, postal services, and phot...
Sep 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo ward looking to change lodging laws, ban more than half of its Airbnb-style rentals Shinjuku has more private lodging rentals than any other part of Japan, but a whole lot of them could be going away as pushback against overtourism continues. According to the Japan Tourism Agency’...
Sep 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Uniqlo’s sister brand will be waiting with Pokémon sweaters and parkas this fall [Pics] Pikachu, Eevee, and even Gengar want to keep you warm and toasty once the weather gets crisp or chilly. As someone whose favorite time of year is summer, it always irks me to see how gleefully quic...
Sep 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mister Donut releases new sweet potato doughnuts in Japan, and we’ve ranked them from best to worst Not every doughnut is worth the calories. Around this time every year, Mister Donut delights fans by releasing a special range called Satsumaimo Do. With “satsumaimo” referring to sweet potato, and...
Sep 07, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Japanese ice cream is Ballin, in more ways than one Something about this frozen sweet gets lost in translation. Akagi Nyugyo is a household name in Japan, famous for making Gari Gari-kun, one of the nation’s most beloved frozen treats. It’s not just...
Sep 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Shinto shrine gate parfaits that tell your fortune now being served in Tokyo At the base of the Skytree there’s a dessert rooted in enmusubi traditions. I think we can all agree that at any moment when you’re eating ice cream, you’re enjoying one of life’s great blessings. ...
Sep 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Go to hell! …at a limited time historical art exhibit coming to Osaka It’ll be a hell of a good time. The concept of hell has existed in Japan for a long time, but it’s a much more nebulous one compared to the clear-cut fire-and-brimstone version of Western countries...
Sep 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Transforming Business Card case brings anime mecha to Japanese work meetings Mobile Suits and Mobile Stationery make meishi much more mecha. Exchanging business cards is serious business in Japan, with a whole series of steps and proper etiquette involved to ensure you make...
Sep 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli adds new finger puppets to its anime merchandise collection in Japan The Robot Soldier and Fox Squirrel join Sheeta and Pazu in this beautiful Laputa: Castle in the Sky figurine collection. Just last month, Studio Ghibli wowed fans by releasing a huge collection of ...
Sep 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kobe middle schools begin abolishing extracurricular activities, shift to community programs The Kobekatsu program could end up being better for kids than the options they had before. Extracurricular activities are a big deal at schools in Japan, widely considered an important way for adol...
Sep 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan releases new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing range for autumn, with a must-try daifuku and teriyaki burger Japanese convenience store chain brings the moon and rabbits to a new range of food for a limited time. If you’re in Japan this month, you’re in for an absolute treat as 7-Eleven is releasing a li...
Sep 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Join Naked in the Niwa garden: Kyoto Station’s newest spot to craft traditional art Workshops offer English instruction in making custom gold leaf bags, weaving bamboo baskets, and crafting samurai armor. Many tourists descend upon the historical capital of Japan each day to appre...
Sep 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Tsukimi One-hand Bento’s name is all wrong, but it still looks entirely delicious Name could have used some more time in the kitchen, but we still want these in our stomach ASAP. Today we’re talking about some hearty fare, and it comes with an extra-large portion of linguistics ...
Sep 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases new coffee table book featuring 18 of the most unique stores around the country Photo book takes you on a journey through some of the most iconic Starbucks stores in Japan. Japan is home to some of the most beautiful and distinctive Starbucks stores in the world, and now there...
