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...
Aug 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Family Mart releases new Human Made Cup Noodle in Japan, with freebies for Nigo fans Japanese convenience store essential gets a cool Human Made makeover. Ever since Family Mart opened a new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo last month, the convenience store chain has been undergoin...
Aug 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- This Japanese 7-Eleven has the most expensive drinks, and item, we’ve even seen at the chain But the startlingly pricy item isn’t something that you can eat or drink. When international travel fans hear the name Niseko, they think of some of the finest skiing and snowboarding venues that J...
Aug 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mister Donut releases new doughnuts that look and taste like Japanese sweet potatoes Limited-edition collection serves up a taste of Japanese autumn with deliciously clever details. Mister Donut is celebrating the arrival of autumn with five doughnuts inspired by one of Japan’s fav...
Aug 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Mos Burger skips tsukimi burgers, crafts moon-viewing focaccia sausage sandwiches instead Newest entry in the chain’s tsukimi burger alternative features a rich and creamy “Golden Sauce.” Autumn is the season for tsukimi (moon-viewing) in Japan, which also makes it the season for tsukim...
Aug 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Studio Ghibli unveils new anime calendars and diary planners for 2027 Schedule your days the Ghibli way, with a dash of magic on every page of the year. With the end of the year now fast approaching, 2027 diaries and calendars are beginning to pop up on the market, a...
Aug 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hikaru Utada sings new song in Shinkansen commercial for Japan’s Supreme Class cabins J-pop superstar brings new meaning to A Room of One’s Own on Japan’s busiest bullet train. These days, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been full of surprises. In June, the train’s operators, Japan Centr...
Aug 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tokyo’s Haneda Airport opens new Terminal 1 North Satellite next month Terminal 1 gets its first major expansion since it opened 33 years ago. The summer travel season might be winding down, but there are still big things in store for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Next mont...
Aug 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Foreign travelers arrested in Japan following smash-and-grab robbery in Tokyo shopping mall Robbery took place at luxury wristwatch shopping hotspot for foreign tourists. When international travelers come to Japan, they oftentimes want to cram a lot into their schedule. It’s understandabl...
Aug 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pizza Hut Japan creates moon-viewing sukiyaki chrysanthemum pizza for tsukimi season Full moon inspires pizzas with a whole lot to love. It was a great day in the history of Japanese food culture when someone cracked an egg into a bowl of noodles and said “Hey, that looks like a fu...
Aug 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Family Mart reveals new T-shirt uniforms, relaxes hair colour rules for staff… but is it all too casual? There’s a fine line between casual wear and pyjamas. Japan is known for its formalities, especially when it comes to customer service, where neat uniforms and conservative appearances are often con...
Aug 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Anime and Hollywood movies cross over in new Universal Studios Japan merch collection Luffy makes a Jurassic friend at USJ. One of the keys to Universal Studios Japan’s success is that the Osaka theme park is strongly committed to the “Japan” part of its name. So while Tokyo Disneyl...
Aug 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Hobonichi unveils new 2027 planners, diaries and stationery with One Piece, Suica Penguin, Hello Kitty and a must-buy Mini Techo We visit Hobonichi HQ in Tokyo to give you the highlights and our must-buy recommendations for next year’s range. Japan’s globally beloved Hobonichi Techo is back for another year, and the 2027 col...
Aug 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Nonstop flights from U.S. to Okinawa return after 54 years, making travel faster than before United Airlines will soon fly nonstop to Japan’s tropical southern islands, with a new direct route to Osaka as well. With overseas interest in Japan booming, airlines around the world are increasi...
Aug 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s final Penguin Suica train cards have already shipped, and when they’re gone, they’re gone End of the line for JR East’s adorable mascot for its revolutionary train fare payment system. For 25 years, a penguin has been the symbol of convenient train travel in Tokyo and east Japan. In 200...
Aug 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Farewell Final Ceremony announced for Tokyo’s life-size Gundam statue, will stream live Full-scale anime robot statue’s time in Tokyo is coming to an end, leading to an unsure future regarding mecha in the capital. We’re sadly down to the final few days for Tokyo’s life-size Gundam st...
Aug 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- No, Japan’s prime minster did not make friends with a cockroach, despite what you may have heard Some reminders: Japan isn’t always as wacky as foreign media wants to think it is, literal translation can trip non-linguists up, and Osamu Tezuka was a really good manga creator. The official Twit...
Aug 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starting this fall, you’ll be able to take a Pokémon Jet flight to Japan ANA announces new international routes for its Pokémon Jet collaboration. Earlier this summer, Japanese airline ANA started flying a Pokémon Jet, carrying passengers in an aircraft with awesome and...
Aug 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan adds a gooey sweet potato Frappuccino to its menu this autumn New drinks showcase the delicious taste and texture of cold potatoes. As summer slowly eases its grip on the country and makes way for autumn, Starbucks Japan is welcoming the change of seasons wit...
Aug 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Godiva Japan hops into tsukimi season with bunny and moon-themed chocolate assortments Godiva Japan’s Autumn Collection is inspired by Japan’s seasonal moon-viewing tradition. Godiva Japan’s Autumn Collection launches nationwide at Godiva shops, cafes, and its online store on August ...
