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Browsing while pooping is an internationally loved pastime, so here’s a clever way to make sure you never leave your phone behind.
We hit the coast with a group of international students for a day of sun, surf…and maybe romance?
The money wasn’t meant for him, but the intended recipient has no clue who the woman is either.
More variety than we’d hoped for at far less than we’d ever expect to pay make this a great place to try types of sushi you’ve never had before.
Our in-house 100 yen store guru snaps up a deal that eliminates the need to keep his belt buckled, and keeps his finances as secure as his pants.
After this taste test, you’ll never want to go back to using regular drinking vessels again.
In previous years, the famous and adorable Pokémon went to sleep when the sun went down, but this time they’re staying up late to party!
Eevees appears en masse at the annual Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama to grab their share of the Pokémon spotlight.
Soaring temperatures couldn’t stop these amazing cosplayers from shining brighter than the sizzling sun at this year’s premier otaku gathering.
Our Japanese language reporter bites off a hefty chunk of the convenience store’s take on Mexican-Korean cuisine so we can bring you a spicy review.
Starbucks amps up both the Japanese and American elements, and makes us fall in love with green tea Frappuccinos all over again.
Majority say they can see some sort of logic behind university systematically reducing women’s entrance exam scores by up to 20 percent.
Producer gives tentative timetable while promising Studio Ghibli is doing “things we were never able to do in the past.”




















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
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
One Piece Day to be held outside Japan for the first time this March, admission is FREE!
Studio Ghibli hair accessories keep your style tidy with help from Kiki, Moro, Calcifer, and more
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
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
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Studio Ghibli hair accessories keep your style tidy with help from Kiki, Moro, Calcifer, and more
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Eating every kind of cold noodle dish from Family Mart to stave off the summer heat【Taste test】
Japan has abolished advance deportation notifications to foreigners’ lawyers
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
SoraNews24’s totally uncensored sexy men’s calendar is on its way, featuring loincloth Mr. Sato!
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】