Mar 25, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- “Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested Desire to create personal online content rapidly drops among older age groups in survey. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” That’s one of the questions educational publisher Gakken asks Jap...
Mar 25, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste? One-coin lunches still exist in Asakusa, but now to find out if it’s money well spent. In Japan, there’s a concept called the “one-coin lunch,” meaning a lunch you can buy for 500 yen (US$3.25) or ...
Mar 25, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Drinkable pixels: 7-Eleven Japan creates new convenience store juice with “pixels” inside Exciting new juice with over-the-top design features can only be found in six prefectures. If your algorithm is flooded with Japan content, then you’ll want to brace yourself for a new product that...
Mar 25, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Can you make butter by running with a pouch filled with cream? Let’s find out[Taste test] Why make butter in your kitchen when you can make it on your jogging path? For home chefs, making your own butter can be a fun, and tasty, little project. And so it was that our Japanese-language r...
Mar 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Public restrooms in Osaka to get in-stall video screens with ads Video advertising seems contradictory to the digital signage’s originally intended purpose. Osaka-based property management company Hankyu Hanshin Properties is in charge of a number of high-profil...
Mar 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion Now you can literally hug a Ghibli building. Studio Ghibli is famous for conjuring up fantastical buildings in the anime world, but in Tokyo you can find a real-world Ghibli building, at the Ghibl...
Mar 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream New “Greedy Sandwich” with cherry blossom pink bread takes classic Australian and Kiwi party food to new levels. If you’re a sandwich purist who only believes in traditional fillings, then Japan’s ...
Mar 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Here’s what you need to know before the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking voting goes live Here are the important dates and ways that you can vote for your favorite characters during the official voting period next month. The upcoming 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking is the 41st iteration o...
Mar 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan adds exclusive limited-edition Frappuccino drinks to the menu for spring Choux cream pastry is one of the flavours ready to boost your mood this season. Spring in Japan is a time for flowers, outdoor strolls…and strawberries, according to Starbucks, who’s giving us not ...
Mar 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Nissin Donbei to sell Classic line of instant udon and soba noodles for its 50th anniversary The new bowls will recreate the old taste of 50 years ago when the famous brand first dropped. Nissin Donbei’s kitsune udon and tempura soba cup noodles are getting a makeover–by going back to 1976...
Mar 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video] Hokusai Special Train made its first run this month. As one of the closest stops to Mt. Fuji, every day trains arrive at Fujinomiya Station in Shizuoka Prefecture carrying not only local residents,...
Mar 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid A unique product handmade by traditional craftsmen at Kyoto’s Kaikado, Japan’s oldest tea caddy manufacturer. As a globally recognised brand that prides itself on traditional, handmade processes, S...
Mar 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers You might get lost on your way there, but you’ll be rewarded by a stunning escape filled with scones, antiques, and cow-shaped jugs. British culture is seeing a rising trend in popularity in Japan,...
Mar 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Fake police phone scam also highlights dumb stereotype about how foreigners speak Japanese[Video] Fake police officer targets possibly the worst person, phone transcript isn’t so great either. In this article, we’ve got two things to talk about. Both of them are pretty dumb, but we’ll start wit...
Mar 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Secret Starbucks sausage customization sparks sweet joy in Japan[Taste test] Adding something usually meant for coffee to Starbucks Japan’s Sausage Pie. As Starbucks fans know, many times the coffeehouse’s menu is simply a starting point, and your drink isn’t really complet...
Mar 23, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits Star characters from Ghibli short film Mr Dough and the Egg Princess play inside these mini museums. Studio Ghibli has long flown the flag for hand-drawn animation, reminding us of the beauty that ...
Mar 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Mos Burger creates tempura rice bowl bento boxed lunch burger, but not for its menu New item seeks to put four food categories in your hand all at once. In 1987, Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger debuted the rice burger, swapping out the classic hamburger bun for a pair of light...
Mar 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Are 500-yen noodles at Akihabara Ramen Center a great find or cheap miss? We leave this ramen joint half happy, half less than satisfied. Akihabara is world-famous for being a city within a city that’s bursting at the seams with electronics, maid cafes, and anything rel...
Mar 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer[Photos] Anime fortress is ready to make the move into your home, but you’ll need to set aside a half-day or so to build it. Howl’s Moving Castle is a multi-functional place. As shown in the Studio Ghibli a...
Mar 22, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan A trendy way to enjoy beer in Japan. There’s been a lot of buzz online in Japan recently, about how adding Calpis to beer tastes good. Proponents say the sweet drink helps to balance out the bitter...
