
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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Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
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Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Tokyo Auto Salon refuses to let Mr. Sato into the show as a journalist
Confessions of a YouTube copier – Mr. Sato tracks down, confronts the man who stole his article
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