
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
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Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Gama Land, the weird Japanese amusement park celebrating toads, is now like a ghost town
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
Lawson Japan releases a crazy new product to remind us it’s not just famous for convenience store food
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Fukuoka schools struggling to get kids to switch from milk to tea in lunches
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
East Japan Railway announces plans to abolish magnetic-strip tickets
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal
Japan’s cheap beef bowl chain goes upscale with Matsuya Premium, but is it worth the higher price?
7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
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Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
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Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
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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】
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]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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 makes his pole dancing performance debut after 8 months of serious workout 【Video】