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SoraNews24 is a Tokyo-based news site. In 2008, our sister site, RocketNews24 published its first Japanese-language article, and two years later came the start of our English site, which originally existed exclusively to translate articles from our Japanese colleagues. Over time we’ve expanded the amount of English-language content we produce while maintaining a focus on fun, weird, and intriguing news from Asia, particularly Japan.
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We’ve heard good things about Pringles and chocolate, but what about Pringles and Lotte’s chocolate?
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Assailant had previously been arrested on suspicion of violating the Stalker Regulation Law.
Japan’s favorite domestic burger chain, the one that introduced the teriyaki burger to the country, launches seventh-generation sandwich.
Under-the-radar Japanese cafe chain serves a delicious salute to Ditto in celebration of Pokémon Pokopia.
![Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/7_c16bb5.jpg?w=640 "Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]")
The Yukifuri Wagyu Obanazawa Sirloin and Rib Loin Steak Rice Box has a long name, a high price, and our stomach’s interest.
Train etiquette can be hard to navigate for tourists, but locals need to watch their manners too.
![We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/bc-0.jpg?w=640 "We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]")
In a rare twist, we headed to McDonald’s Japan, Mos Burger, and more without buying a single sandwich, because today we’re all about the beans.
Mr. Sato heads to the SoraKitchen with a bowl of pancake batter, a tube of mayo, and a desire to know if, and how, this cooking hack works.
![Cup Noodle maker Nissin teams up with thick-broth ramen chain for instant ramen rice[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/tk-1.jpg?w=640 "Cup Noodle maker Nissin teams up with thick-broth ramen chain for instant ramen rice[Taste test]")
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