
Mr. Sato, you are quite literally the man! As our most trusted source of all things bizarre in Japan, you never disappoint. From the time you went in for a trim at a pet salon (on all fours mind you) to the time you tried to train your eyelids, the laughs (almost always at your expense) kept coming.
The following is a list of five reasons why we love our crazy reporter, Mr. Sato. We’re sure you won’t be disappointed.
1. He’s always up for a challenge.
2. He’ll try anything once.
3. He’s got style.
4. He’s dead sexy.
5. Uh…
For those who can’t get enough, here’s a little more information on our beloved reporter:
Full name: Hidenori Sato
Stage name: Delicate Zone Sato, Food Queen Sato
Date of birth: Secret
Place of birth: Shimane prefecture
Height: 170cm (5’7”)
Cup size: F-cup
Special skill: Nintendo 3DS
Hobbies: Drawing, writing poems
Collection: Cat claws
~ In Mr. Sato We Trust ~































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Mr. Sato shows how to work from home, even if you have to commute to the office
March 10 was Sato Day in Japan, so here are five wonderful things about our own amazing Mr. Sato
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s adorable pudding chick becomes a transit card mascot
Pikachu cakes and other adorable Pokémon 30th anniversary food coming to Tokyo luxury hotel
Sushi Pizza surprises diners in one of the best food destinations in Japan
Gigantic gacha machine appears in Tokyo department store for capsule toy celebration
133-year-old Japanese company’s cookies go beyond matcha with dashi and shichimi flavors
The Japan Burger Championship 2026 in Yokohama next month is the ultimate battle of the beef
Mr. Sato takes a walk on Tokyo’s American-style street to get some American/Japanese ice cream
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases a new limited-edition Frappuccino inspired by espresso affogato
Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl
Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]
Japan’s instant ramen snack theme park features an athletic course even adults can enjoy
Pizza Hut Japan’s drinkable curry pizza is here – Is it all we dreamed it would be?[Taste test]
Krispy Kreme releases new limited-edition fox doughnuts at only four stores in Japan
Japanese temple burns to the ground, fire burning inside for 1,200 years unharmed
Two new Sailor Moon art manhole covers are coming to Usagi’s real-world Tokyo neighborhood
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Confessions of a YouTube copier – Mr. Sato tracks down, confronts the man who stole his article
Tokyo Auto Salon refuses to let Mr. Sato into the show as a journalist
Mr. Sato gives his first ever autograph, gets a broken heart in return
Watch the dying art of the punch perm, a quintessential Japanese hairstyle, in Mr. Sato’s new ‘do
SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato declared no longer hot by Google
History Channel shows our Mr. Sato to the U.S.…as a student who’ll eat anything for five bucks?!?
We try to destroy Japan’s sturdiest eyeglasses with the power of Mr. Sato’s butt【Video】
Company uses photos of Mr. Sato in letters to customers, so he pays a visit they won’t forget
We uncover the dark and disturbing secret behind Mr. Sato’s happiness at 50
Mr. Sato is now a sticker, and we’re giving him away to six lucky readers!
Mr. Sato travels five hours to the Oki Islands to make amends for a 17-year grievance【Photos】
The battle of Elden Ring vs. hard-core casual gamer Mr. Sato
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Mr. Sato shares his genius method to have a pork bun on the Shinkansen and eat it too
Giant, house-sized Starbucks Mug appears in Tokyo, so Mr. Sato grabs own huge mug to check it out
Mr. Sato hits the streets to show off his new cardboard fashion!