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...
Jun 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- When is miso ramen not miso ramen? When it’s the new ramen at one of Japan’s top beef bowl chains Sukiya serves up a unique interpretation of miso ramen. Along with Yoshinoya and Matsuya, Sukiya is one of Japan’s big-three gyudon/beef bowl chains. But while Sukiya has always been a great place ...
Jun 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese university welcomes birth of baby deer on campus, president waives entrance exam[Videos] Educator in Nara’s most famous deer town fast tracks admission to institute of higher learning. Ordinarily, there are three major paths to university admission in Japan. The first is taking and pas...
Jun 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mos Burger adds Kandy Tea Milk to the menu and Japanese social media is here for it A milk tea so milky it’s called Tea Milk. Milk teas are incredibly popular in Japan, but now there’s one so milky it’s causing a stir online, with Japanese social media lighting up with praise for ...
Jun 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal Farewell celebration includes giveaways to help fans look a little more like Gundam themselves. We’re sadly down to the last few months before it’ll be time to say goodbye to Tokyo’s life-size Gund...
Jun 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 300-tonne hose washes up on Japanese shore Anybody lose 150 meters of gigantic hose by any chance? The ocean is a large and mysterious place where powerful forces of nature dictate global weather patterns and lifeforms still unknown to huma...
Jun 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan now has “edible cat fur” for people who really love felines When you like a cat so much you want to eat its fur. Cats are beloved the world over, but here in Japan they really love their cats. It’s a love so strong it’s given birth to everything from sticke...
Jun 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven’s new green tea rice ball and sweets are only available in Japan’s top tea-growing area And no, that’s not Kyoto. With green tea being the most culturally significant drink in Japan, and Kyoto being considered the heart of the country’s traditional culture, it’s easy to make the assum...
Jun 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pachinko machines get new life and become big hit in Japanese assisted care facility Better living through chrome-plated balls. A lot of negative things have been said about pachinko over the years. The pinball-like game’s parlors are noisy, garish blights on communities that encou...
Jun 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan releases new “mix-and-drink” matcha latte… that comes with a risk of choking A new style of Japanese dessert revolutionises convenience store sweets, but it comes with a safety warning. You’ll find a lot of matcha lattes in Japan, but over at 7-Eleven you’ll find one that c...
Jun 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories. Universal Studios Japan made our Frieren fan cry, and she’s very OK with that. The original concept for Universal Studios was to give theme park visitors a taste of Hollywood movie magic, but many ...
Jun 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan has a new Creamy Iced Cafe Latte that’s a hit on social media How to buy the new viral convenience store coffee that locals are raving about. Ever since 7-Eleven introduced coffee-making machines at its branches in 2013, the chain has cemented itself in the c...
Jun 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Sanrio Hotel Floria isn’t actually a hotel, but it’s still a must visit for fans traveling in Tokyo Hello Kitty and friends imagined what their perfect hotel would be like, and they’re inviting you in. Sanrio fans planning to visit Tokyo later this summer will want to make sure to include the Hot...
Jun 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Lawson transforms convenience store food with massive katsu burger and an insane curry bread Japanese convenience store food, like you’ve never seen it before. If you’re looking for value-for-money on your next convenience store run, then Lawson is the place to go right now, because the c...
Jun 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Luxury houseplant fraud leads to arrest of Takamatsu man Grand theft arbor. In this age of social media, it can be easy to get swept up in the lives of others and feel a pang of jealousy for those who have nicer things. Nevertheless, when it comes time t...
Jun 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases special limited-edition summer drinks… at only 30 stores These Japan-exclusive beverages are harder to get than most. Starbucks might have originated overseas but Japan has refined its offerings and taken them to a whole other level. Case in point is the...
Jun 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Two of Kyoto’s famous temples tackle streetside trash with solar-powered trash cans Bringing futuristic solutions to historic streets. Upon coming to Japan and exploring the cities, I soon came to one of many realizations: the country has a near-complete lack of public trash cans....
Jun 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style Luna Azul can take you from Tokyo to Akita or Aomori while you snooze. The Shinkansen is usually the fastest way to get from Point A to Point B when traveling within Japan. Since the stations tend ...
Jun 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls Trendy Korean snacks get a convenience store makeover, but is it a good thing? Last year, 7-Eleven showcased some of Korea’s most famous food in a special limited-time campaign, and it proved to b...
Jun 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal toys now available at McDonald’s Japan Let’s a-go (to Mcdonald’s)! Last month, the cast of the Chiikawa anime/manga showed up at McDonald’s Japan, but now it’s time for a new group to take their place. With Chiikawa being one of Japan’s...
