Jun 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Lawson Japan releases a crazy new product to remind us it’s not just famous for convenience store food A surprising product just sneaked into Lawson’s upsize campaign. Right now, Japan’s Lawson convenience store chain is holding a special “Chou Happy Sugi Challenge” campaign, which literally transla...
Jun 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Pikachu and Eevee Pokémon mailboxes to be removed at end of month The time has come to say goodbye to Yokohama’s adorable Poké-postal infrastructure. A while back, the postal service in the city of Yokohama, half an hour south of Tokyo, made the decision to insta...
Jun 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Shouting “Hakata Salt!”, the number four track in Japanese nationwide karaoke ranking Don’t knock it till you shout it. Karaoke remains a popular pastime for many Japanese people young and old, and when in major cities, you’re never too far from a chain of parlors offering private r...
Jun 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Family Mart’s new Gyoza Dog proves Japanese convenience store food hits different Fans say the new creation looks surprisingly similar to the famous Gyoza Dog at DisneySea. Competition is strong at the top of the convenience store food chain, where Lawson, 7-Eleven and Family Ma...
Jun 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli turns anime characters into “Friendly Bags” for merchandise range in Japan Six characters from three famous films are ready to become your bag buddies. When talking about friends and friendship in Japan, you’re likely to hear the word “nakayoshi” pop up in conversation. M...
Jun 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Sizzling on a hot plate?! American sushi rolls break all the rules at this Japanese restaurant Soon-to-close sushi joint breaks the mould with crazy creations that make California rolls seem tame. Whenever we eat out at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, we always find ourselves reaching for ...
Jun 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kiki’s Delivery Service to be adapted to live-action series by BBC, Studio Ghibli not involved Kiki’s next adaptation will draw from her original, pre-anime roots, but will audiences give it a chance? Earlier this year, Kiki’s Delivery Service had its first-ever IMAX screenings in North Amer...
Jun 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals “Super Happy Too Much! Challenge” campaign has all the right ingredients for happiness. The month of June is a happy one at Lawson, or to be precise, a “Chou Happy Sugi”one, as that’s the name of t...
Jun 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking This is the summer for dipping. With warmer weather on its way in Japan, Starbucks is coming to the rescue with a new release inspired by “a Milan cafe at sunset”. Sold exclusively at the chain’s R...
Jun 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New research reveals that the key to efficient memorization may be in exhaling Teams of researchers in Japan believe that they’ve pinpointed the most effective moment while breathing for memorizing new information. It’s always been funny to me that to this day I can still rem...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- These rare eggs cost more than a typical meal in Japan but are they really that special? We find out if premium prices mean superior flavour. While browsing the upmarket Isetan department store in Shinjuku the other day, we came across a surprising product called Tenran Ukokkei Ran. L...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar A humble store so generous it makes us want to cry. The recent wave of price hikes in Japan shows no signs of slowing down – in fact, many would say it’s only getting worse. These days, it feels li...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan Machi Mobi offers a safer and more environmentally friendly way to see the tourist sites. For many overseas tourists in Tokyo, a tour around the city on four wheels means joining a fleet of go-kart...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Abandoned pirate pleasure ship sinking south of Tokyo Bay, city orders destruction Avast, here not be free mooring, declares Kawasaki. Even without much of a background in Japanese geography, I’m willing to bet that a lot of people would assume, correctly, that Kawasaki Ward is i...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese soccer fans show excellent manners as World Cup opens[Pics, video] Chants and headbands aren’t the only tradition supporters of Japan’s sports teams bring with them when attending events overseas. The World Cup is underway, and while Japan always gets excited when...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli adds My Neighbour Totoro futon bedding to its anime store in Japan Famous character plays strawberry thief in this new bedtime adventure. Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated feature film My Neighbour Totoro is not unlike a bedtime story. There’s the mysterious forest se...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America Giant Totoro heads across the Pacific as Ghibli specialty shop opens up in California. For Studio Ghibli fans, visiting Donguri Kyowakoku, a.k.a. Donguri Republic, is a must while traveling in Japa...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Reinvented traditional Japanese hearths may be coming to a restaurant near you Toss another shrimp on the rotating irori forged in an ancient kiln town! Cooking with an open fire is a rapidly growing trend among high-end restaurants in Japan, and that gives way to all kinds o...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own With the full-scale train needing to take a break, toymaker Takara Tomy is here to pick up the Slowpoke slack. Much like how every Pokémon fan has their favorite Pocket Monster, so too do various p...
Jun 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese Sakuranbo Mochi goes viral online with millions of views, but is it worth the hype? Seasonal fruit gets a Japanese makeover, but only for a very limited time. When it comes to high-value, affordable sweets, Japanese chain Chateraise is one of the true champions of the dessert worl...
