Mar 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya? There’s a beautiful reason why Mr. Matsuda didn’t name his restaurant after himself. As Japan’s biggest restaurant chain for gyudon (beef bowl), and also its primary ambassador abroad, Yoshinoya is...
Mar 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test] As Donbei celebrates its 50th anniversary, two of its original noodle recipes return. Nissin might be most famous for their Cup Noodle ramen, but they know a thing or two about speedy udon and soba...
Mar 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- This standing sushi bar inside a Tokyo train station blew us away with its speedy deliciousness No conveyor belts or chairs here, just excellent sushi at a fair price. Japan’s rail network is a joy to use. Trains arrive at the exact minute they’re supposed to, carriages are clean, and station...
Mar 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!? Moth poo and cherry blossom leaves are the secret ingredients in Secret Spring. We’ve seen a lot of weird tipples in our time, but a new release from Haccoba Craft Sake Brewery in Fukushima Prefec...
Mar 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli releases new anime character socks to put a magical spring in your step Put your best foot forward with the help of some beloved movie characters. If you’re a Ghibli fan who believes in function and fashion, then this new release from the studio’s Donguri Kyowakoku re...
Mar 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test] Sakura season comes to the inside of Yamazaki’s Lunch Packs. Yamazaki Baking’s Lunch Pack series of sandwich pockets is a Japanese convenience store staple, with year-round hits like peanut butter ...
Mar 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about Elevate your Starbucks experience with a special service that’ll turn heads during your visit. Sometimes the best finds in Japan are the ones you stumble upon yourself, and that’s what happened whe...
Mar 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring Rapeseed, tulips, nemophila, and over a million poppies line up for a floral relay. If you spend any time in Tokyo in the spring, you may be greeted by the sight of a flood of people competing for ...
Mar 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test] We head half-way across Japan and try what foodies say is the most delicious McDonald’s branch in the whole county. Among people who’ve tried both, there’s a strong sense that McDonald’s tastes bet...
Mar 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- This upcycled Kyoto train cafe is the ultimate kawaii spring experience Produced by Kawaii Monster Cafe creator, the Future Train diner serves up pink teriyaki burgers and wobbly pancakes aboard the Sakura Express. Kyoto in springtime is a fantastical sight: the tradit...
Mar 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video] Once an under-the-radar sakura spot, this neighborhood near Shibuya has become dangerously congested. Around 20 years ago, Nakameguro was still one of Tokyo’s less famous, if-you-know-you-know cher...
Mar 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations Expand your knowledge of Japanese tea culture with three new green “experiences”. With spring comes fresh harvests of green tea, and Starbucks is reminding us of that with the grand unveiling of th...
Mar 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video] A cool/kweh-l reason to visit fantastically beautiful Fukushima. A good trip and a good RPG share a lot of appeal points. In either case, there’s the sense of anticipation that comes with venturing...
Mar 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos] The Neko House Desk understands who’s really in charge of your home, and helps you convince them to let you have some space too. A big part of the appeal of working from home is that even if you’re...
Mar 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan Assailant had previously been arrested on suspicion of violating the Stalker Regulation Law. On 26 March, a female employee was stabbed at the Pokémon Center megastore in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Ward b...
Mar 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor Fire and forest spirits are ready to lend some light wherever you need it. Howl’s Moving Castle’s Calcifer should be, from a design standpoint, pretty difficult to pull off. He’s essentially an ant...
Mar 26, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese politicians working to promote plastic model culture as a cultural asset Govpla? I tried some plastic model kits as a kid, but they can be quite hard, requiring a great deal of patience and attention to detail. A couple of cruddy-looking biplanes and tanks later, I quic...
Mar 26, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo Traumatic event becomes a heartwarming one, thanks to the work of both driver and passengers. Just the other day, our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma was on a highway bus in Tokyo when it became involve...
Mar 26, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan has a new Frappuccino on the menu, but does it really taste like a cream puff? Starbucks goes strawberry crazy this spring, but is it a good thing? Just because you combine two delicious things doesn’t guarantee you’ll get something delicious. That’s something our reporter K....
Mar 26, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday Characters from Weekly Shonen Jump, Weekly Young Jump, and Ribon join the UT graphic T-shirts lineup. Back at the start of the year, Uniqlo announced that they were partnering with publisher Shueis...
