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.
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Would a London Pride beer brewed in the same location under Japanese management still taste as patriotic? Both sides weigh in.
Ten same-sex couples are filing a joint lawsuit against the Japanese government, calling for real marriage equality.
Japanese fetish designer wins the war against plain style.
We step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter and Newt Scamander, and dine on magical transforming meals with some well-known characters.
Appearance on TV show was still being promoted up to one day before scheduled performance.
Aika Okita surprises everyone with a very different look offscreen.
Photo surfaces following overseas concert by BTS as band continues to gain international popularity.
Video disappears from official account after O’Brien and Jordan Schlansky anger Toto showroom rep.
P.K. Sanjun takes a look at some of the common criteria used to define what makes a person “Japanese,” and whether they’ll still be used in the future.
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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