May 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- The top 12 incomprehensible school rules, as chosen by high school students Plus some surprising extra requirements, like having to say “thank you” at least 10 times a day. Every school in Japan has its own set of rules, and while many of these guidelines are perfectly un...
May 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Let’s hike a Japanese mountain (that isn’t Mt. Fuji) – Mt. Tsukuba[Photos] A beautiful, highly customizable hike that’s an easy day-trip from Tokyo. We’re finally in that not-too-cold, not-too-hot sweet spot of spring weather in Japan, providing a prime window for all sor...
May 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hundreds of rose bushes in bloom at Tokyo’s off-the-beaten-path, next-to-the-tracks flower street Local road goes from trash dump to treasure. One of Tokyo’s largest and most beautiful collections of roses is in bloom right now. However, you won’t find them blooming inside a park or private gar...
May 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli’s president is leaving the company. Will it change how they make anime? Three years after being acquired by Nippon TV, there’s a shakeup at the top levels of Ghibli’s leadership. Between its unparalleled commitment to anime artistry and larger-than-life creative keymen...
May 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer Goodbye (again), Gundam. Seeing Tokyo’s life-size Gundam statue is an amazing experience, but also surreal one. Sure, Japan is the land of anime and all, but even then, a 19.7-meter (64.6-foot) tal...
May 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 161-year-old Kyoto confectionary maker releases new edible Pokémon lineup Transforming iconic characters into delicious works of art. Pokémon is a beloved franchise, and you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in Japan who has not heard of it, even if they have never person...
May 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan is releasing Greedy chocolate chip and whipped cream sandwiches We’re not sure if we can say greed is good, but it does look delicious. Japanese convenience stores are not exactly the sort of places that inspire one to a philosophy of stoic minimalism. Each and...
May 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Saltiest ramen in Japan? Ikebukuro White goes viral for crazy salt levels We challenge you to find a saltier ramen in Japan. Once you start diving into the world of Japanese ramen, you’ll find that the waters are deep, with an incredibly diverse array of varieties, and n...
May 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Nintendo reveals live-action Legend of Zelda movie is coming sooner than we’d thought The wait just got a little shorter for Nintendo’s return to live-action movies. With the smash-hit success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, and its recently released sequel The Super Mario G...
May 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan upsizes popular products like egg sando and pork ramen but how big are they really? Getting more convenience store food for our yen is always a fun time, but this campaign is bordering on ridiculous. On 12 May, 7-Eleven Japan kicked off its its “Founding Anniversary Sale” by givin...
May 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Live-action Princess Mononoke stage cast appears in costume for first time[Video] Kabuki adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki Ghibli anime opens in Tokyo this summer. Princess Mononoke is one of the most celebrated anime films of all times, and with every frame bursting with Studio Ghib...
May 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Now you can carry the unnerving terror and beauty of Noh masks with you with new pouches from Japan Practical and horrifying! Usually when we’re talking about Japanese lifestyle brand Felissimo, we’re highlighting one of their animal-themed creations, like the Shiba Inu-shaped hot water bottle co...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura The new sets of noodles and bowls make excellent souvenirs for lovers of both Naruto and ramen. Lovers of the hit ninja anime series Naruto grew up watching protagonist Naruto slurping down bowl af...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Man tells Nintendo HQ “I’m going to blow you all the hell up,” gets arrested by Kyoto cops Video game developer received threatening letter earlier this spring. It’s hard to overstate how widely respected Nintendo is in its home country. A pioneer in its field that’s recognized around th...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- “They’ve got be kidding me.” – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue Fujinomiya mayor wants people hiking unopened trails to think about someone other than just themselves. The climbing season for Mt. Fuji runs from early July to early September, but unfortunately t...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan now has ramen machines…but only at 41 stores Find out how to use the machines, and more importantly, where to find them. Back in 2013, 7-Eleven Japan revolutionised the convenience store scene by equipping its stores with coffee machines so c...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New bounty system starts in Japan, rewards reports of illegal employment of foreigners Ibaraki Prefecture now offers rewards to whistleblowers who lead them to companies illegally employing foreign workers. Ibaraki Prefecture doesn’t get a ton of international attention. Sure, it has...
May 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Huge display of drones and fireworks together coming to Osaka this June You got your drones in my fireworks! You got your fireworks in my drones! Drone displays are becoming quite popular these days. So much so that it makes you wonder if they may one day replace the m...
May 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- War in Iran causing dark development for potato chip packages in Japan Japanese convenience store snack sections are going to be looking drab later this month. Though your body does need some minimum amount of calories, sodium, and fat in order to function properly, p...
May 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Akira creator opens his own anime studio, is recruiting artists even without Japanese fluency Oval Gear wants to help a new generation of artists learn from Katsuhiro Otomo. As the director of Akira, one of the first Japanese animated films to win global admiration, Katsuhiro Otomo is one o...
