A heartbreaking gesture of kindness for a woman in an industry that often doesn’t treat its performers like people.
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After getting love-dovey Valentine’s Day chocolate for the first time in his life, Seiji steps into the SoraKitchen to make cookies that require no butter or liquid.
Father of baby girl gets a day off, plus a budget to enjoy it with.
Boyfriend cancels date when he can’t get time off from work, but his awesome girlfriend figures out how to bring the strawberry patch to him.
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Kingdom Hearts III singer shares drawing, message of what she wanted to be when she grew up.
When this owner returned to her hometown for a few days, her family dog’s reaction was priceless.
500-restaurant chain closes all branches to give employees’ time to spend with families at New Year’s.
One of the year’s most touching stories gets a very special Christmas episode.
The Edo Neko Chaya has a beautiful interior, charming kitties, and a heartwarming mission.
Beyond-kind lost and found corner still hopes it can find original owner.
Seiji’s greatest fear: Having his girlfriend’s mom ask “What do you do for a living?” when the answer is “I work for SoraNews24.”
Quite possibly the last Disney character we’d expect to be a love guru has the perfect answer to one young man’s dilemma.















Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
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Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
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Harajuku Custom Icees come to help Tokyo’s Takeshita Street stay cute and cool this summer
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
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Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
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Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
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Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Harajuku Custom Icees come to help Tokyo’s Takeshita Street stay cute and cool this summer
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
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100-meter tall Hello Kitty artwork appearing on Japanese Ferris wheel, jumbo Pompompurin nearby
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
All-you-can-eat cheese restaurant in Tokyo is a hidden gem not many people know about
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