Sep 06, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli adds new finger puppets to its anime merchandise collection in Japan The Robot Soldier and Fox Squirrel join Sheeta and Pazu in this beautiful Laputa: Castle in the Sky figurine collection. Just last month, Studio Ghibli wowed fans by releasing a huge collection of ...
Sep 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kobe middle schools begin abolishing extracurricular activities, shift to community programs The Kobekatsu program could end up being better for kids than the options they had before. Extracurricular activities are a big deal at schools in Japan, widely considered an important way for adol...
Sep 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan releases new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing range for autumn, with a must-try daifuku and teriyaki burger Japanese convenience store chain brings the moon and rabbits to a new range of food for a limited time. If you’re in Japan this month, you’re in for an absolute treat as 7-Eleven is releasing a li...
Sep 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Join Naked in the Niwa garden: Kyoto Station’s newest spot to craft traditional art Workshops offer English instruction in making custom gold leaf bags, weaving bamboo baskets, and crafting samurai armor. Many tourists descend upon the historical capital of Japan each day to appre...
Sep 05, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Tsukimi One-hand Bento’s name is all wrong, but it still looks entirely delicious Name could have used some more time in the kitchen, but we still want these in our stomach ASAP. Today we’re talking about some hearty fare, and it comes with an extra-large portion of linguistics ...
Sep 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan releases new coffee table book featuring 18 of the most unique stores around the country Photo book takes you on a journey through some of the most iconic Starbucks stores in Japan. Japan is home to some of the most beautiful and distinctive Starbucks stores in the world, and now there...
Sep 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Japanese convenience store rice balls taste like instant noodles [Taste test] Nissin’s Donbei comes to Family Mart in a new form. On our most recent visit to Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart, we walked right over to the shelf where they keep the rice balls. The u...
Sep 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli unveils new My Neighbour Totoro Yearly Plate for 2027 Anime characters with beautiful details will keep you smiling all year long. One of the things we love about Studio Ghibli is how it likes to share its success by collaborating with local companie...
Sep 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Pokémon anniversary song is 22 minutes long, features all 1,025 Pokémon species [Video] Because every Pokémon is somebody’s all-star. There have been a lot of special events and surprises this year celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, and the latest one is a new song from singer Ma...
Sep 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Lego PlayStation recreates Sony’s original console, makes unusual choice for games to salute Lego version of the launch PS1 reproduces the style and size of the landmark piece of game-changing video game tech. When the original PlayStation launched back in December of 1994, it was an odd-l...
Sep 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Movie about Shinzo Abe assassination reportedly in the works Too soon? In 2022, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who at the time had retired and was a Member of Parliament, was shot on the street while campaigning for a fellow party member in Nara City and ...
Sep 04, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese Starbucks that’s also an art gallery hosts exhibition by painters from Tokyo’s top art school Starbucks in artsy neighborhood wants to showcase work by local creatives. There are a lot of Starbucks dotting the map of Tokyo, but only one of them is also an art gallery. Back in March, Starbuc...
Sep 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Kyoto temple bans visitors from wearing kimono Visitors to 600-year-old temple prohibited from wearing traditional garment following problems caused by those prioritizing cool social media photos over basic manners. Seiraiin is a temple in Kyot...
Sep 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan adds new Sweet Potato Frappuccino and Latte to the menu, but do they deliver the taste of autumn? New drinks coincide with the opening of the chain’s new “Customisation Bar”, giving us a hack for making them even better. There’s now a distinct feeling of autumn in the air, and Starbucks is he...
Sep 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Solo travel in Japan: $3 all-you-can-drink deal at this conveyor belt restaurant is a fun time for one No need to feel self-conscious when you can use this automatic ordering and delivery system. Drinking in Tokyo on your own might sound like a daunting prospect for solo travellers in Japan, but if ...
Sep 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- American tourist in Japan arrested on charges of attempted murder and arson Arrest follows Okinawan hotel fire that took place last month. Okinawa offers a wide range of activities for travelers to enjoy. It boasts Japan’s finest beaches, perfect for relaxing or marine spo...
Sep 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mini CRT-lookalike Final Fantasy figurines are awesome pixel art music boxes [Video] Square Enix’s Mini Melody TVs tap into the nostalgia for retro games and old-school electronics. With retro games, there’s often a fine yet indistinct line between games’ whose aesthetics have been...
Sep 03, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s first fall color forecast for 2026 is here! Maps and predicated peak color dates to help you plan your autumn journey to see Japan’s natural beauty. There are a lot of reasons why fall is a great time of year to travel in Japan, such as sunn...
Sep 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan reveals new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing drinkware and gifts for autumn 2026 New “Bunny Autumn Festival” collection celebrates the rabbit in the moon with sweet design details. As we enter September, people across the nation are beginning to take notice of the encroaching ...
Sep 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Elderly couple donates 400 million yen to erect Myaku-Myaku statue in Osaka Multi-million-dollar Myaku-Myaku donation. It’s been nearly a year since the closing of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, but its official mascot, the gooey humanoid Myaku-Myaku has managed to secure a...
