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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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Helpful guide from a Japanese man who’s stepped in to stop groping on more than one occasion.
The only cafe in Japan where you can enjoy the company of a capybara, the world’s largest living rodent.
See what lies underneath with this sheer cosplay costume born from a busty manga sketch.
Trending hashtag reveals some interesting quirks that guests have come across during their short-term stays.
The “Harlem of Japan” may be losing the very thing that made it so popular in the first place.
Nagasaki priest says over-tourism, vandalism and theft of amulets led to his controversial decision.
People are wondering if any English speakers were consulted before they chose the name for the salacious new dessert.
People in Japan are concerned for the nurse who’s become the object of a killer’s affections.
The final day of Comiket wrapped up with some awesome cosplays.
Three Japanese women were pulled out to safety after finding themselves in a dangerous situation.
The curry chain that’s all about giving you exactly the kind of curry you want expands its no-animal-product lineup.
Happy holidays to our readers both in Japan and around the world!
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