SoraNews24

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.

Posted by SoraNews24 (Page 2)

The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】

A photo roundup from Japan’s biggest video game celebration.

Read More

New Pokémon Gaming Headset for Nintendo Switch will turn you into Pikachu

Straight from Tokyo Game Show 2024, this cute product is set to become a hit with Pokémon fans. 

Read More

Wrong Exit Exploring – The serene solitude of taking the wrong exit at Tokyo Disneyland’s station

Hardly anyone uses the North Exit of Maihama Station, but we did.

Read More

Foreign tourists blamed for Japan rice shortage as “Reiwa Rice Riots” leaves shelves bare

Tourists are said to be eating Japan out of rice, depleting the local food supply. 

Read More

Pioneering Japanese gyoza restaurant hasn’t changed its recipe in over 70 years, doesn’t need to

A visit to the creator of Fukuoka’s hitokuchi gyoza.

Read More

Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers

If you’re travelling in Japan, you need to be aware of this rule.

Read More

The best independent fan cosplayers of summer Comiket【Photos】

Over 10,000 fans cosplayed at this year’s summer Comiket, and here are our favorites.

Read More

Nuisance foreigner climbs onto Family Mart roof in Shibuya, yells “I did it!” before police step in

Bad behaviour by foreigners sees a new term being coined in the Japanese media.

Read More

The best booths and cosplayers from Summer Comiket 2024【Photos】

Famous anime, manga and game characters spring to life for C104.

Read More

Wild gacha capsule toy machine is one of the most unusual finds in Japan

A whole new calibre of capsule toy you won’t find anywhere else.

Read More

SoraNews24 is looking for a new writer, and it could be you!

Here’s your chance to join the SoraNews24 team.

Read More

Cheap capsule hotel in Kyoto is open to everyone, comes with free all-you-can-drink alcohol

We find out if Anshin Oyado lives up to the great reviews.

Read More

The awesome independent-creator, one-day-only anime figures of summer Wonder Festival【Photos】

Independent modelers show what they can do, even when official rights holders don’t bother to show up for the event.

Read More

74 figure photos from Wonder Festival, Japan’s biggest anime/game figure expo!【Photos】

Summer Wonder Festival returns with a new batch of upcoming figures aimed at otaku hearts.

Read More

Hypnosis bar opens in Tokyo, with prizes for those who don’t fall into a hypnotic state

Veteran hypnotist puts his money where his mouth is. 

Read More

“The most Delicious Cup Noodle in history” – Japan’s French Cup Noodle wins our heart【Taste test】

Viva la Cup Noodle?

Read More

Starbucks releases a cute Frappuccino and Unicorn Cake…but not in Japan

Putting cute cakes and limited-edition Frappuccinos to the test.

Read More

Japanese house is actually a cheap hotel where you can stay for US$24 a night

Forget capsule hotels, here you can get a room in a Japanese house instead.

Read More

Starbucks Japan welcomes alpacas for cute summer drinkware line【Photos】

There will always be space for cute animals in Japan.

Read More

Japan now has special matcha green tea cookies you’re supposed to eat for breakfast【Taste test】

Does Morning Ma’am make for a good morning?

Read More

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. ...
  9. 28