”I have a good reason for doing this,” our reporter insisted as he stepped out the door wearing his camouflage foliage suit.
There’s something even more important than cool characters and a great story, and this contestant completely forgot about it.
That’s not a spokemodel holding the prize check.
Can comedians Takashi and Saito-san use their power of alopecia for good, and get kids studying kanji?
Japanese proverb sternly reminds social media users about an often forgotten way in which cherry blossom trees are extremely delicate.
The battle to save the world may be over, but this 81-year-old voice acting veteran still has plenty of fight left in her.
Kikkouchan the rabbit loves traditional Japanese tortoise shell bondage.
You can look, but you can’t smell.
Director of When Marnie Was There crafts first original story for film that’s explicitly not trying to be like a Marvel movie.
This is it. Two years after the start of the project, SoraNews24’s most consistent bachelor takes one last shot at romance as he meets Mimi.
The (culinary) world goes topsy-turvy with mint chocolate chip sushi and fish-flavoured doughnuts.
Legendary anime figure weights in on debate of if you have an obligation to pay for your child’s education if their dream is to make ero games.
It turns out that life ain’t so bad for a single lady when she’s in the company of these handsome hosts.
















Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Burger King Japan launches King Fusion, and the possibilities are endless (and delicious)
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】
Boro the Caterpillar anime now showing at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo 【SoraReview】
Pikachu afternoon tea at Tokyo hotel gives us a taste of the Pokémon anime world
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】
Boro the Caterpillar anime now showing at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo 【SoraReview】
Pikachu afternoon tea at Tokyo hotel gives us a taste of the Pokémon anime world
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Rumors say Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple sticks you with bad fortunes, so we bought 100 to find out
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers are on permanent display in Tokyo, and here’s where you can find them
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past
Starbucks matcha marches into the Via lineup with new, Japan-exclusive green tea drink mix