Oct 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Flying Mud Boat teahouse is a hidden gem in Japan that boggles the mind This site takes traditional architecture to new heights, like a Ghibli world come to life. We’re always on the hunt for hidden gems and little-known sights in Japan, so when we heard about a teahou...
Oct 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tiny no-screen digital camera gives us near-instant nostalgia by making us wait to see our pics Kenko Tokina makes us think about our shots and feel extra emotion when we finally see how they turned out. Recently, our Japanese-language reporter Go Hatori has gotten really into taking pictures...
Oct 20, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- There are goats spending every day in downtown Tokyo, but why? [Photos] We’re used to seeing salarymen in this part of Tokyo, and now there are salary goats too. Along with travel and desserts, cute animals are something we’ve got a lot of love for here at SoraNew24. S...
Oct 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Umamusume anime concerts in U.S. may have to be cancelled over visa problems After six months of trying, organizers say they still don’t have the necessary OK from the U.S. government to bring the horse girl concert to the City of Angels. One of the clearest examples of the...
Oct 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Voting begins for Japan’s next top kaiju Which one of these up-and-coming ancient abominations will face off against Godzilla next? Godzilla has had a very long career on the silver screen and has faced countless other giant monsters over...
Oct 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Eight low-key great places to spend the day (or half a day) in Japan this fall Fall means an abundance of good weather but a shortage of time in Japan, but here are eight spots that are quick to see but you’ll remember for a long, long time. There’s a strong case to be made t...
Oct 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test] Japan’s luxury bread loaf boom was supposed to have died down, but apparently no one told this Ginza bakery. A couple of years ago, premium-priced loaves of bread were all the rage among foodies in...
Oct 19, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now Totoro and the Catbus are ready to help you get started on wishing for good luck and happiness even before we get to nengajo season. Japan doesn’t really do Christmas cards, but the country does ha...
Oct 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- The cheapest bento at this Osaka shop is only 200 yen, but is it actually any good? Does the taste match its simple appearance? Being too busy, lacking energy, the store having a fantastic campaign going on, or having the last time you set foot in the kitchen being known as “the d...
Oct 18, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Man in Suzuka offered 9 million yen for his semen, conned out of 38 million yen It was just too good to be true. Despite constant efforts by police and government organizations in Japan, the wave of “special fraud” (tokushu sagi) seems to continue unabated. And as the years go...
Oct 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Burger King Japan now selling hamburgers minus everything but the meat On the Beef is back, but in a sense it never really left. Burger King Japan has made a linguistically confusing addition to its menu, and it’s one that’s culinarily puzzling too. Yes, even more so ...
Oct 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign Now’s the time to say goodbye to the city’s sixth running man before he disappears forever. If you’ve ever been to Osaka, one of the landmarks you’ve probably taken a photo in front of is the Glic...
Oct 17, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese taxi drivers granted right to kick rude passengers out of their cabs before destination If passengers can’t be polite, then they can be walking. Earlier this year we took a look at a change in the rules regarding taxis in Japan when the government gave the OK for ultracompact kei cars...
Oct 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- This Japanese sandwich mascot is filled with fiery rage, and he’s got a point [Video] Pocket sandwich innovator is sick and tired of being called an imitation, and furious too. Npa might not be Japan’s most famous mascot character, perhaps because of his difficult-to-pronounce name,...
Oct 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store Zen and Ghibli map also makes for a beautiful mini poster. Unlike most other major cities in Japan, Kyoto doesn’t have a dense network of train and subway lines crisscrossing it. Rail options are p...
Oct 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s bean sprout shortage hitting Jiro-style ramen businesses hard Could this spell doom for one of the most beloved ramen styles? Bean sprouts, known as “moyashi” in Japanese, make an excellent addition to several dishes with their delightful texture and pleasant...
Oct 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan Beloved anime movie characters are perfectly placed for wiggle-toe animation. The cosy season has finally arrived in Japan, and here to herald its arrival is Studio Ghibli, with a duo of brand new...
Oct 16, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Christmas celebration coming to Yokohama next month A Christmas Slime appears, with a Chocobo buddy too! With the winter holiday season on the way, it won’t be long until Christmas decorations start appearing in Japan. Every year the Landmark Plaza ...
Oct 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- KFC Japan releases its first thigh-meat fried chicken burger in 43 years, but was it worth the wait? It’s been a looooong time since you could get a thigh-meat sandwich at KFC Japan, and now you can get six. A lot of time has passed between now and 1983. To illustrate just how much, 1983 was the y...
Oct 15, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- We hunt for treasure at an all-you-can-stuff Kanagawa secondhand shop for just 1,000 yen From kimono to kitchenware, character goods to cleaning sponges, can we fill a basket and get our money’s worth? Secondhand shops can sometimes appear to look like mounds of junk, but to the intrep...
