This recipe is even better than the new McShake, with much more of that distinctive Japanese flavour.
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No one is climbing Mt. Fuji this year, but everyone can recreate the symbol of Japan in their home.
Today’s recipe comes from Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and the traditional culture of the Ainu people.
An ultra-easy bit of home cooking makes our reporter nostalgic for something he’s never eaten before.
Tokyo-based manufacturer specifically forbids one of Japan’s most time-honored steamy “welcome home” clichés.
A shocking experiment, brought to you by the chief of SoraNews24’s Department of Bad Ideas.
Yes, “This is a pen,” but this is definitely not the reason Japan has fewer coronavirus cases.
How will this instant curry fare in India, the country with some of the best curry in the world?
Long-awaited collection of background art includes official merchandise for use in both the real and virtual worlds.
We try a way to stretch our store-bought natto supply, and also make the smelly, sticky dish less intimidating for newcomers.




















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
The new Ranma 1/2 anime is here! So is it worth watching?【SoraReview】
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
The new Ranma 1/2 anime is here! So is it worth watching?【SoraReview】
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Boys’ love at the temple? Sensual ikemen art that raised eyebrows in Japan now set to be removed
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Starbucks Japan reveals second sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2021
This quiet forest cafe in Japan lets you read all day in the house of a famous author
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Biking around Tama Lake: A super-easy, super-relaxing afternoon getaway from downtown Tokyo【Pics】