Jul 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Eight great words for talking about summer in Japan in Japanese Taking a break in the shade? Here’s some Japanese vocabulary and cultural knowledge that could be yours by the time you step back into the sun. Summer in Japan can be a divisive season. To some peo...
Jul 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter Beautiful new design pays homage to regions that the bullet train serves, with charming hidden details. When you’re travelling between cities on the Shinkansen in Japan, the journey is often just a...
Jul 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards New machines at two of Tokyo’s busiest metro stations will require you to pay with a credit card or one-day-pass QR code. Tokyo’s Ginza and Ueno subway stations are two of the busiest rail stops in...
Jul 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji Three-day ascent attempt comes to an abrupt end. When I first started hiking in Japan, I couldn’t help noticing how many older people you encounter along the trails. I’m not just talking about peop...
Jul 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan adds a new summer Frappuccino to the menu, but is it as refreshing as it looks? Limited-edition “gyugyutto” beverage features a fruit combo rarely seen at Starbucks. After a succesion of brutally hot days in Japan, this summer is already testing our limits, even though the sea...
Jul 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Which country’s foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? Hint: Not the U..S. or China One country’s travelers spend more than double the total average for tourists in Japan, and it’s one the Japanese tourism industry hasn’t paid much attention to. Recent statistics show that during ...
Jul 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Cup Noodle and Columbia team up for a weird and wonderful T-shirt that’s very Japanese The English on the back of the shirt is almost as humorous as the beach hut squid in the design. The hearty warmth of a hot Cup Noodle is well suited to the colder months, but now the brand wants t...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier “Hands-Free” service lets Shinkansen travellers send their suitcases by bullet train without carrying them onboard. Travelling by Shinkansen is one of the highlights of any trip to Japan, but there...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hatsune Miku, VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi perform opening pitch at pro baseball game in Japan [Video] Suisei throws smoke, some commenters throw shade. There’s always a degree of risk when a professional baseball team calls in someone from outside the sporting world to throw a game’s ceremonial fir...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality European man lost consciousness during Mt. Fuji hike with his son. The Fujinomiya Trail, one of the most popular routes to the top of Mt. Fuji, opened for this year’s climbing season on July 10. Ju...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese government sets up new group to deal with trading card boom Trading cards have become so popular in Japan that the government is now getting involved, but what does this mean for fans? Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has announced plans to est...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Yakuza members arrested for building a road on mountain they don’t own Darn gangsters! Building infrastructure without permission. On 15 July, about 120 officers with the Hiroshima Prefectural Police conducted a search of the headquarters for the Harada faction of the...
Jul 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- If you love Pokémon and cats, you’ll love Japan’s cat Pokémon cat toys and feeding dishes[Photos] Some Pokémon fun to share with your real-world Meowth, Litten, or Sprigatito. “Pokémon” is short for “Pocket Monster,” but there are more than a few Pokémon species that aren’t exactly monstrous in...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Taco sandwiches appear in Japan with new Lunch Pack sandwich pocket flavor[Taste test] Yamazaki’s beloved series branches out with a new fluffy taco offering. At the risk of being figuratively flowery in multiple ways, walking down the bread aisle of a Japanese supermarket or conveni...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli’s new moving keychains are the angry, adorable bugs from Nausicaa [Photos] Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind’s Ohm want to be the holders of your keys. So let’s say you’re talking to a friend, and he says “I’ve got this really cool bug in my pocket!” That’d be kind of we...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Brand new Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan… but it won’t carry passengers Meet “SOAR”, the next-generation Shinkansen designed to protect the rails. On 14 July, East Japan Railways (JR East) announced it would be adding a brand new Shinkansen to its network, but this wou...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Sanrio eco-friendly plushies are here for the earth-conscious lovers of all things kawaii This cute line-up is made from sustainable materials and will make your friends green with envy. While we’ve seen Hello Kitty decked out in all kinds of colors before, even she’s not usually green....
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese curry rice burger gets all the attention in Mos Burger’s new birthday celebration campaign There are some showstoppers in this limited-time promotion, but the unique twist on Japanese curry rice is all we can look at. If you’re in the mood for fast food with a distinctly Japanese flair, ...
Jul 21, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Beautiful exclusive Totoro tenugui towel is a gift from Disney to Ghibli physical media buyers Picking up a Studio Ghibli film on disc this summer could get you a tenugui too. The best time to buy Studio Ghibli anime on physical media in Japan is pretty much whenever you see it for sale. The...
Jul 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan unveils new peach milk pudding drink that’s like a decadent dessert Limited-edition chilled cup combines summer fruit with creamy pudding pieces in new “Delight Me” release. Starbucks has welcomed the early throes of summer this year with a bevvy of peachy releases...
