Nov 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese government hires leading comedy agency to explain national defense spending The number one rule of comedy is unwavering loyalty to the government. I suppose in terms of things on a global scale, the Japanese government isn’t doing all that bad. It’s just that with all the ...
Nov 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan unveils new winter drinkware collection with limited-edition Stanley cups New collection brings warmth and style to tumblers and mugs this winter. When the seasons change in Japan, so too do the limited-edition goods at Starbucks, and this season we’ll be getting a new ...
Nov 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pokémon doughnuts pop up at Mister Donut, with a new gathering that’s bigger than ever The “Everyone Gather Together! Winter Pokémon Campaign” goes all out for the 30th anniversary celebrations. It’s become something of an annual tradition for Mister Donut to release a new Pokémon co...
Nov 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Discount retailers known for massive bargains releases massive Japanese egg sandwich Don Quijote doubles up its “Peculiar Preference” sandwich. Japanese egg sandwiches have recently become an unexpected hit among the international foodie community, but within Japan, they’ve been a ...
Nov 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo to build new crematoriums to meet surging demand Death is a growth industry that no one’s happy about. There has been a lot of talk about the aging population in Japan and how it’s affecting society and the economy. But a more immediate concern i...
Nov 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pachinko parlor operator arrested for not obscuring the act of gambling well enough If you’re going to do wrong, do wrong right. For many years, pachinko parlors have stood tall and proud in just about every community across the country as bastions of the human desire to make quic...
Nov 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Continuing cyberattacks hit Japanese arcade hard [Photos] Preserving arcade culture is hard enough without hacker jerks making it even tougher. A photo of an empty interior and unused game machines accompanied by the message “This is the harsh reality for...
Nov 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan reveals this year’s lucky bag, but you’ll have to act fast to get one Fukubukuro season starts very early for Starbucks fans in Japan. In Japan, shops, restaurants, and other companies celebrate the new year by releasing fukubukuro, a.k.a. lucky bags, surprise assort...
Nov 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Princess Mononoke was going to look totally different, new Studio Ghibli artbook shows Art collection includes never-before-shown illustrations from Hayao Miyazaki’s vision for a feudal-Japan version of Beauty and the Beast. The very first time I saw a preview for Studio Ghibli’s Pri...
Nov 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Liquid croissant coffee is coming to Japanese stores this month Suntory’s newest Craft Boss release promises the taste of freshly dunked buttery pastry in a single bottle. One of the things I’ve enjoyed since coming to Japan has been stopping at vending machine...
Nov 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- First-ever cafe on Tokyo Imperial Palace Garden grounds is now open Green oasis in the center of Tokyo is site of city’s newest cafe serving exclusive coffee blend. With people in Japan long having been fans of cafe culture, Tokyo has plenty of spots in the city in...
Nov 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Godzilla becomes a Japanese randoseru backpack, as do two of his greatest rivals [Photos] King of the Monsters looks to become lord of the backpacks. Durability and functionality are the two biggest priorities for Japan’s randoseru backpacks. The boxy bags need to be able to carry every...
Nov 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s free stock image site of muscular men doing whimsical and mundane things reveals rankings The site with a goal of “Adding muscles to everyday life” has released a new gallery collecting its most viral muscly moments up to the present. Fukuoka-based Smile Academy’s Muscle Plus free stoc...
Nov 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Thief mails 460 million-yen watch back to Tokyo store he stole it from, says “I’m sorry” Latest crook to hit Tokyo’s hottest theft target feels either remorse or fear, but probably shouldn’t expect forgiveness. In a city as big as Tokyo, different neighborhoods have different atmospher...
Nov 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- This is Japan’s best cycling course, but is it fun for bicycling beginners too? We head to the Seto Inland Sea for a Shimanami Kaido sampler. Japan has a lot of great places for bicycling, but the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road is widely considered to be the best. Stretching acr...
Nov 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mr. Sato searches for the mysterious new wall of fortune in Tokyo Our new favorite hole in the wall. Every city has a few mystery spots here and there where something is created and left for others to discover, but the reason why is sometimes only known to the pe...
Nov 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases now Tokyo Reserve Roastery Christmas drinkware collection [Photos] Starbucks Japan’s premium brand is ready to help you get started on Christmas shopping right now. Starbucks Japan didn’t waste much time transitioning from Halloween scares to the Christmas spirit,...
Nov 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese government announces criteria for creating backup capital of Japan Four cities are the most likely candidates to become vice-capitals in case Tokyo is struck by an incapacitating natural disaster. Over the course of history, Japan has had several capital cities. M...
Nov 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- This hot spring near Osaka’s Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma Perfect for when you’ve got to fly, but want to soak. Generally, when it comes to hot springs in Japan, you can pick two of the following three things: convenient location, beautiful view, and not ...
Nov 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan invites us to par-tea with its new Earl Gray Frappuccino [Taste test] Three new drinks, featuring seven kinds of tea, join the Starbucks Japan menu. This year’s Halloween parties are over and done with, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over for sweets fans. On Novemb...
