Soon you’ll be able to use your Pokémon camera to take Pokémon photos, and then keep them in a Pokémon album too.
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There are a lot of hoops to jump through at Uchida, but is this 80-year-old pub worth the hassle?
![These Japanese contact lenses let you put anime characters on your eyes [Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/0_80e52c.jpg?w=640 "These Japanese contact lenses let you put anime characters on your eyes [Photos]")
We join the “koke katsu” trend to find out if these little ecosystems are as easy to make as they say.
Sumo and chanko nabe are just some of the highlights of this new Japanese culture experience.
![Pokémon donuts are coming to Krispy Kreme in the U.S. [Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/1_73fc2e.jpg?w=640 "Pokémon donuts are coming to Krispy Kreme in the U.S. [Photos]")
Pikachu, the original starter trio, and one more old-school Pokémon are getting ready to warm fans’ hearts and satisfy your sweet cravings.
![Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meals are coming to McDonald’s, but not in Japan [Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/md-1.jpg?w=640 "Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meals are coming to McDonald’s, but not in Japan [Video]")
Sanrio’s kaiju crossover gives one cute character two extra heads, plus gives one character often overlooked in Japan some time in the spotlight.
Plus, an exclusive bag of snacks to sprinkle on ramen, inspired by the iconic instant noodles.
![Are Japan’s room-temperature curry packets the boxed lunch heroes we’ve been looking for? [Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/5_e1be86.jpg?w=640 "Are Japan’s room-temperature curry packets the boxed lunch heroes we’ve been looking for? [Taste test]")
Packets of curry you can store and eat at room temperature could be the answer to our prayers for portable, smell-safe curry.
New stores add a fresh taste and aroma to high-speed travel on Japan’s busiest bullet train route.
The 20th birthday of a local legend calls for collaborations with Hello Kitty, Chubu Centrair International Airport, and 15 local businesses.
![Final Fantasy plushie shoulder bags are fuzzy and functional [Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/1_8a5d2c.jpg?w=640 "Final Fantasy plushie shoulder bags are fuzzy and functional [Photos]")
Chocobo, Moogle, and two more Final Fantasy mascot creatures want to go with you on your outside-the-house adventures.
Cruise over to Moricoro Park for 120 vintage cars or apply and show off your own pre-1997 classic.
Convenience store chain tests our limits by turning the divisive flavour into a cream sandwich.
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Japan restarts at-home collection agent visits for public TV fees
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