Jul 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended There have been a lot of dumb hikers needing to be rescued from Japan’s tallest mountain recently, but this time the circumstances are a little different. With June usually being a month of rainy, ...
Jul 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan Iconic instant ramen brand now has a cold-water-only version designed to beat the heat. Japan’s most famous instant noodle brand is getting a very cool makeover this summer, with Nissin releasing i...
Jul 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you Pull off a convenience store heist without breaking the law. A new immersive exhibition opening in Tokyo is giving visitors permission to do something they’d never get away with in real life: stea...
Jul 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations Limited-edition granita with edible flowers gives us a cool alternative to Japanese kakigori. With temperatures now soaring across Japan, Starbucks has announced the return of its super popular gra...
Jul 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character? This Ghibli mystery makes us wonder if some Pom Poko-esque shapeshifting has been going on. In the entire catalogue of Studio Ghibli films, one of the cutest and most beloved characters of all is T...
Jul 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Krispy Kreme Japan’s free doughnut deal could sway you from a convenience store breakfast Once only available at select stores, this breakfast deal is now available across Japan. There are times when you want to go all-out on doughnuts, forking out money to eat as many of them as you ca...
Jul 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell Make every meal a Ghibli one, with Kiki’s Delivery Service also joining the dinner party. Sometimes a movie can be so captivating that you can barely tear yourself away from the screen to deal with...
Jul 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month The Pokémon Company is going to use the Japanese government’s My Number system. Will it be super effective in stopping scalpers? The Pokémon Card Game’s fanbase has always been a multi-faceted one....
Jul 14, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else Onigiri tendon looks set to become Japan’s newest viral food sensation. For lovers of “tendon” (tempura rice bowls), Tenya is a name that immediately springs to mind. Known for being cheap, tasty a...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Shizuoka police inspector punished for playing crane games on duty To serve and get plush toys. They say it’s the place where dreams are made. People from far and wide are drawn to the bright lights and all the glitz and glamour that crane games, or UFO catchers a...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Man arrested in Tokyo after allegedly luring foreign tourists into shady Kabukicho establishments Tokyo police issue warning to overseas visitors as dozens of people report scams by suspected touts in the city’s nightlife district. A man has been arrested in Tokyo’s Kabukicho nightlife district...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan reimagines the fruit sando with new chocolate bread version This might look like brown bread, but there’s nothing savoury about it. Japan is famous for its fruit sandwiches, which traditionally pair slices of crustless white bread with a cream-and-fruit fi...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s how to find them Tokyo and Kyoto are just two of the places where you’ll find these secret gems. It’s always fun to see what hidden treasures await on the menu at global chains outside of their home countries, and ...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Burger King Japan goes viral for its new Big Mouth Dirty, but is it really worth the hype? We find out why people are raving about this new limited-edition burger. While many businesses in Japan are tightening their belts due to rising costs, Burger King appears to be doing the opposite,...
Jul 13, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mister Donut becomes “Mrs. Donut” for sweet new Mrs. Green Apple collaboration J-pop superstars take over Mister Donut with exclusive surprises for a limited time. If you haven’t heard of Mrs. Green Apple yet, you might just be about to become their newest fan. With impressiv...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level Move aside, deep-fried Twinkies, Tempura Twinkies are in town. While some people might argue that Japan is home to the best sweets and snacks in the world, for locals the fascination can sometimes ...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos] Give Totoro, No-Face, and Jiji a little time every day, and they’ll make sure you don’t forget the date. From a practical standpoint, smartphones have more or less made watches obsolete. If your ph...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views An island transforms into a wonderland of digital art, musical sea shells, and 1,000 glowing lanterns. Summer heat in Japan can be pretty brutal for some people, so it means that a lot of the fun s...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hatsune Miku crosses over into the real world in Coolish videos with Hoshimachi Suisei[Videos] These Coolish virtual idol videos are very cool. As the world’s first Vocaloid idol, Hatsune Miku is a native of digital space. And while there’s a real person behind virtual YouTubers like Hoshima...
Jul 12, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Pokémon hot spring reinstalls all damaged statues, adds no-touching rule Gyarados, Psyduck, and Vaporeon all needed repairs just weeks after the Pokémon footbath opened. Japanese folk wisdom holds that visiting a hot spring isn’t just a fun and relaxing way to spend the...
