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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The SoraNews24 ice cream showdown: A frozen nine-way battle【Taste test】

We assemble an array of accessible frozen treats for a man with very vanilla tastes.

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Is Tokyo’s obviously for-foreign-tourists wagyu sukiyaki crepe delicious enough for a local?

We could be falling into a tourist trap in Asakusa, or we could be falling in meaty love.

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Coca-Cola Japan changes recipe for best-seller matcha latte, but is it worth a sip?【Taste test】

Will the new Ayataka Matcha Latte prove more successful than New Coke?

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New contender for the Akihabara ramen crown: Restaurant run by martial arts champ【Taste test】

Mixed martial artist now adds ramen making to his skill mix at Men Zin Saito.

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McDonald’s Japan unveils latest anime Happy Meal collaboration: Chiikawa!

Phenomenally popular cute little creatures to become Happy Meal toys this spring.

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“Flat Takoyaki” at Nanpuu reimagines Japanese street food

Fried octopus balls get a totally new look at this Japanese restaurant chain.

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The beautiful booth models of the Tokyo Motorcycle Show【Photos】

Automotive show makes its annual visit to Tokyo with models in tow.

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Sukiya closes its beef bowl restaurants in Japan after rat and cockroach contamination

There are some surprises you don’t want in your gyudon…so we explore other options. 

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Mr. Sato’s mad Majima cosplay and other outfits from Mafia Day at SoraNews24HQ【Photos】

Things go predictably off the rails as our boss tells us to dress up for Mafia Day.

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Japan’s new Mister Donut matcha donuts have so much green tea flavor one has to use the hole

Misdo Meets Gion Tsujiri for five new matcha donuts created in conjunction with Kyoto tea company that’s been in business for over 150 years.

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Delicious tempura bowl chain we wish would come back to the Tokyo area is still alive in Kansai

Please come back, Santen. We miss you.

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Full-size Gundam head, Lycoris Recoil manhole cover, and other awesome photos from Anime Japan

Anime Japan returns to Tokyo Big Sight.

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Beautiful old-school restaurant Konnyaku Bansho serves kaiseki meals with unique konnyaku theme

Yamagata post town restaurant puts its spin on Japan’s gourmet multi-course meal.

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J-pop…maybe J-metal?…band Asunojokei blends genres, wins fans in Japan and abroad【Interview】

We sit down for a talk with Kei Toriki about making a musical chimera.

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Van Gogh’s Sunflowers are on permanent display in Tokyo, and here’s where you can find them

A work of art hiding in plain sight in Tokyo.

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Studio Ghibli unveils new Mother’s Day gift collection, with flower sets and a special acorn tea

Flower pots, furoshiki…and a tea that dissolves gallstones and kidney stones.

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Geisha house-style vacation rental in Tokyo wins Best of Minpaku award【Photos】

Judges award honor to traditionally styled property in modern neighborhood.

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Studio Ghibli gives anime lovers a happy ending with new Whisper of the Heart music box

Stray cat Moon also visits our world as a cuddly plush toy.

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Japanese manga serves up a McDonald’s hack for making epic pancakes

Making hotcakes even more delicious.

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Tokyo’s breathtaking “museum hotel” miniature art exhibit will make you feel tiny too【Photos】

Meguro Gajoen’s Hundred Steps staircase hosts works both huge and small.

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