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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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Japan may have opened its borders, but there are still some requirements that might trip you up when visiting.
Travel restrictions finally set to be lifted as country returns to pre-pandemic entry procedures.
After spending decades without ever eating at Goemon, our ace reporter is finally giving the fusion chain a shot.
Meet the colourful cast of characters and cosplayers who brought the heat to this summer’s otaku celebrations.
The neighborhood that invented the Obon Jovi dance is back with a new set list of rock and disco hits.
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Tokyo ramen restaurant bans customers from watching YouTube videos on their phones while eating
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