Sep 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s revolving sushi restaurant king Sushiro coming to U.S. this fall with high prices, no tipping Sushiro, budget-friendly in Japan, is adding private rooms and full-course meals as it arrives in America for the first time. Among Japan’s major kaiten/revolving sushi restaurant chains, Sushiro h...
Sep 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- The mystery of Port Store, the Japanese convenience store that looks like a Lawson rip-off What looks like an anime convenience store is actually a heartwarming way to serve the local community. All the big-name convenience stores in Japan have instantly recognisable features that can ea...
Sep 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Lawson convenience store opens its first mobile, trailer-style location in Japan The new mobile model is also being considered for use in disaster-stricken areas. The future of Japanese convenience stores may be on wheels. Located at the south side of the gymnasium at Ebina Spo...
Sep 02, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan Railways announces unlimited-ride train pass for fall travel A great way to explores off-the-beaten-path Japan this autumn. You can make a strong argument that fall is the best time of year to travel in Japan. In summer you’ve got heat, humidity, rainstorms,...
Sep 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Onsen Egg Bukkake Udon Ice Cream makes us rethink everything we thought we knew about sweets This noodle dessert makes our brains malfunction. When it comes to Kagawa, udon is king. Not only is the climate ideal for growing wheat – udon is a wheat noodle – but locals in Kagawa eat more udo...
Sep 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Finally! Japan’s big three convenience store chains announce rice ball price reductions After years of going up, onigiri prices are starting to come down. Onigiri (rice balls) used to be a Japanese convenience store item with no real downside. Tasty, filling, and healthier than just a...
Sep 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- A real-world Pokémon Poké Ball hotel is opening in Japan at a still-secret location [Video] Pokémon Sleep evolves into a whole new way to help Pokémon Trainers get some quality Zs. For travelers in Japan, when choosing a place to stay “Hotel or ryokan (traditional inn)?” is often a questi...
Sep 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s most popular curry rice restaurant chain, Coco Ichibanya, might be for sale Economic and cultural factors are making it hard to make money selling one of Japan’s favorite meals. For curry rice fans, buying some Cocoichi often sounds like an appealing idea. Soon, though, so...
Sep 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Family Mart releases Famima convenience store products nationwide, but which ones are worth buying? We review all the products to find out which ones should you try and which ones you should miss. Last month, Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart made news when it opened a new flagship in ...
Sep 01, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tamagotchi evolves into a ring for its 30th anniversary, preorders now open This new model is the smallest one yet in the history of the egg-shaped toy that lets you raise a digital pet. Bandai’s hit digital pet device among millennial kids, the Tamagotchi, is celebrating ...
Aug 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s birth rate rose for the first half of the year for the first time in over a decade More babies follow two consecutive years of more marriages. Japan’s population has been shrinking for a long time, as fewer couples have children, and those that do have kids have fewer than genera...
Aug 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Flock to Tomarigi, the viral app that lets you perch in over 1,000 spots throughout Japan Letting virtual travelers swoop in on live webcams and train views across the country. “Try before you buy” is a fantastic concept that saves many a headache when shopping, but what if you could te...
Aug 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- First Pokémon anime movie since 2020 announced, brings new characters and staff to the series [Video] Pokémon: Wildcard previews deals out mysteries for a Mimikyu-centric return to theaters for the first time in over half a decade. For over two decades, a new Pokémon anime movie in the summer in Ja...
Aug 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- One Piece Day 2026 brings new art, music, and new cast announcements Two days, One Piece. Another One Piece Day has come and finally hoisted anchor to set sail until next year. But this year’s two-day event continued to deliver in bringing entertainment and news to ...
Aug 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan goes viral for chilled soba that’s “too salty to eat” We find out if these convenience store noodles really are as bad as they say. When Japanese convenience store food goes viral online, it’s usually because of how good it is. Now, though, there’s a ...
Aug 31, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Beautiful 785-step Japanese shrine sando stairway walk is one very good reason to visit Kagawa A sweaty, but unforgettable, visit to Kompirasan. The streets called sando are a unique part of Japanese cityscapes. Sando are the paths that lead to shrines and temples, and because visitors often...
Aug 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Family Mart joins forces with legendary sumo wrestler Chiyonofuji for new Convenience Wear collection Step into the sumo world with this exclusive convenience store range. Family Mart’s Convenience Wear is a popular way to put an outfit together on a budget, and it’ll soon be getting a distinctly J...
Aug 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Solo travel in Japan: Hidden beer garden in Tokyo is a haven for single visitors This rooftop in Kabukicho is a hidden oasis where all diners will feel welcome. Japan is well set up for solo travellers, with counter seating at restaurants and private karaoke booths being some ...
Aug 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Janken Kebab: Win at rock-paper-scissors and get extra fillings at this fun Japanese kebab shop Kebabs taste better with a side of janken. When you think of food in Japan, kebabs probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind, but there are plenty of kebab shops to be found here. Over in...
Aug 30, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Is Tokyo’s Odaiba, once one of its trendiest neighborhoods, becoming a ghost town? [Photos] We check to see whether or not the rumors of Odaiba’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Odaiba is a man-made island in Tokyo Bay, but is it also a ghost town? Over the past few years, a number o...
