Jun 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan Bring Totoro and the gang to work with cleverly concealed character details. One of the things we love about Studio Ghibli is the way its movies appeal to people of all ages. Even My Neighbour Tot...
Jun 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s sticker wars are reaching a breaking point, even for enthusiasts Our resident sticker-collecting writer shares why she’s saying “enough is enough” and is extricating herself from a sticky situation. Sticker collecting and trading as a hobby has been sweeping Jap...
Jun 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan With the rainy season here, this umbrella companion is a Daiso-premium bargain. Having flipped the calendar to June, we’re clearly not in spring anymore, but many Japanese people would argue that w...
Jun 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Video of man spraying liquid on conveyor belt sushi leads to arrest in Japan Says he did it for the social media views, but the police didn’t like what they saw. A lot of things in Japan rely on the country’s ability to trust that people will be considerate and respectful. ...
Jun 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe reopens this month with brand-new sweets and Pikachu show Renovations wrapping up in Tokyo, new menu items on their way to Osaka too. If you’re a Pokémon fan, heading to Japan’s Pokémon Cafe as soon as possible probably seems like a no-brainer. However, i...
Jun 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season If you get caught in the rain, Convenience Wear is your hidden saviour. Have you ever glanced at the T-shirts and sweatpants hanging in the corner of a Japanese convenience store and wondered, “Wh...
Jun 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tourists brave Typhoon Jangmi to queue at two famous sites in Tokyo The spots people queue for despite bad weather might surprise you. When you live and work in a city, you tend to move through it in different ways to a tourist who might be seeing it with fresh eye...
Jun 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan adds a new watermelon smoothie to its convenience stores…but is it worth the hype? Summertime bust or must-buy? It’s been roughly three years since 7-Eleven added smoothie machines to its stores in Japan, allowing customers to whip up freshly made smoothies in seconds after selec...
Jun 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform School getting ready for its 80th birthday makes a modern addition to its uniform options. Tanabe Junior High School in the town of Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, is going to be marking the 80th anni...
Jun 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese government postpones proposals to restrict real estate purchases by foreigners Rising security and economic tensions prompting consideration of new rules to make it harder for foreigners to buy property in Japan. In December, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party announced its int...
Jun 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink A brand new tea latte designed to lift your spirits this summer. It’s been 20 years since Starbucks debuted its “Chilled Cup” series of drinks in Japan, ahead of any other country, and although the...
Jun 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit Small but mighty, meet the new bag that’s captivating customers in Japan. Mesh bags are one of this season’s hottest fashion accessories. Lightweight, stylish, and easy to match with almost any out...
Jun 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New littering fine now being enforced in some of Tokyo’s most heavily touristed areas Littering in Shibuya will get you a fine that must be paid on the spot. Last Monday wasn’t just the start of June, it was the start of a new littering fine in Tokyo. As of June 1, if officials spot...
Jun 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture Bringing Japanese culture to the table in a delicious and heartwarming way. Japan has a wide variety of cultural values that underpin society in ways that are often unseen, and that includes the c...
Jun 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day? We strap on our shoes and head into downtown Tokyo for a philosophical conversation prompt and a walk with a whole bunch of people we’ve never met before. Japan is right in a special sweet spot rig...
Jun 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Art exhibition coming to Tokyo this month brings the cute, scary, and weird to ukiyo-e Animals & Monsters: Cute, Scary, and a Little Weird is the perfect exhibition for anyone who delights in art that doesn’t take itself too seriously. This summer, once you’re done shopping in the tr...
Jun 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- The best yakiniku restaurant menu items to order if you’re surrounded by lovey-dovey couples With the couples on either side of him as hot as the flames on his grill, our solo-dining yakiniku fan finds a mental escape. Dining at a yakiniku restaurant in Japan quickly becomes a series of ch...
Jun 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh, Spy x Family, and more come to Uniqlo’s continuing celebration of a century of manga/anime hits. Uniqlo is no stranger to the T-shirt collaboration game, having previously partner...
Jun 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Study shows that regularly watching sports reduces risk of depression among the elderly Unless you live in Buffalo. Who doesn’t want to be taken out to the ball game, and be bought so many peanuts and Cracker Jacks they may never want to go back? Not only is it a great way to get some...
Jun 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo to remain closed for the summer following stabbing incident Ikebukuro Pokémon superstore and Pikachu dessert cafe won’t be reopening until nearly half a year after murder. In late March, the Pokémon Center superstore in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro neighborhood, also ...
