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RocketNews24 reporter extraordinaire Mr. Sato will soon be taking your questions about life, love, Japan, and everything in between.
He’s the cool uncle you always wished you had, and he’ll make it all better soon. Say hello to our newest feature: Ask Mr. Sato.
We’ll be posting the email address you can send your musings and queries to on the website sometime next week, but in the meantime enjoy this teaser video. Doesn’t Mr. Sato look sharp in his suit?
Stay tuned, Rocketeers!
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New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easierJapanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
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Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter
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Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in TokyoStudio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato reveals the shocking truth: He’s not really Mr. Sato!
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SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato declared no longer hot by Google
RocketNews24: The Album release date set!
Mr. Sato picks an outfit from a Harajuku store display, sends RN24’s office into a panic【Pics】
SMAP vs. Mr. Sato! Our writer compares his life to that of Japan’s most successful boy band ever
SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato buys bread as big as his head at world’s biggest Starbucks
RocketNews24 at E3: So much merch!
Mr. Sato gets surprised with the Mr. Sato Car for his birthday
Mr. Sato Cosplays as Slime and Waits in Line 24 Hours to Purchase Dragon Quest X
SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato is now the top Japanese search result for “handsome man” on Google Japan
Haters gonna hate: Japanese RN24 writer claims Mr. Sato is trash, but we’re not buying it
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Posters of SoraNews24 ace reporter Mr. Sato appear in one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations【Pics】
We give Mr. Sato a Gyro Bowl: Can it withstand even his creepiest undulations?