Mr. Sato (Page 25)
An ordering mistake sends SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato soaring into the bliss of his most rarified lunch ever as he learns there’s one sushi restaurant where not all omakase are the same.
Mr. Sato takes our team to Shibuya’s Halloween bash, but not before setting us up with coordinated kawaii costumes.
Can luxury toilet paper really be worth the exorbitant price tag? Mr. Sato orders some of the finest on the market to try it out.
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Mr. Sato knows a cheap way to chow down on Japan’s flaky fried food rice bowls, so he shared the trick with all of us!
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The unusually-named restaurant battles against the robots of Kabukicho with spooky spirits and staff that look like creepy androids.
Does this washed cheese burger smell as bad as advertised, and if so, what does it taste like?
From wannabe gangster to would-be 2-D heartthrob in just seconds.
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The Tokyo ATMs sound like the perfect cash dispensers for female otaku, so naturally we sent Mr. Sato to try them out.




















Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Yu-Gi-Oh rights holders address use of anime clip in White House post on attack on Iran
Demon Slayer Tamagotchi on sale now, preorders for 9 more types on the way
New smartphone game turns car models into anime girls with model-worthy looks
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
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
New smartphone game turns car models into anime girls with model-worthy looks
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio
Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]
Burgers soaked in a plate of hot cheese served at American Diner Andra in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Tokyo bus line praised for handling of driver’s mental health
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
15 years after Tohoku tsunami, Japan’s free disaster phone message number is important to remember