Mr. Sato (Page 25)
Our Mr. Sato simply loaves the bread he bought at Japan’s biggest and fanciest Starbucks store, Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo.
Can’t decide between tempura and pork cutlet? This restaurant lets you have both in ridiculously large quantities.
SoraNews24’s ace reporter Mr. Sato meets with another one of his international fans–an encounter that was a year in the making.
When you send Mr. Sato out to do the shopping, sometimes he comes back with something crazy.
A sneak peek at the hottest thing to come out of Japan this winter!
Sure, he can eat a mountain of food in minutes, but how will Mr Sato cope with decorating the office in seconds?
This Ginza cafe treats its coffee like fine wine, so we sent Mr. Sato to sample a vintage.
A visitor from the other side of the world wanted to know how Mr. Sato became the man he is today.
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.



















Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen
Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality
Wait, some Shinkansen trains already have private booths that only cost 1,500 yen for an hour?
German woman rescued from Mt. Fuji after suffering altitude sickness symptoms, hiking to peak anyway
Japan’s double-decker portable rice cooker/bento maker is better than ever with new version
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended
Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk
7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
12-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo found safe after visiting anime sites around Yokohama
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
Japan’s Rabbit Island in danger of becoming Boar Island, tourists asked to follow feeding rules
Japanese gacha machine in Shibuya now sells tiny capsule terrariums
7-Eleven Japan brings back best-selling flat croissant that became a hit on social media
Stay at a hotel with a bed for your plushie in Japan
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan’s double-decker portable rice cooker/bento maker is better than ever with new version
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended
Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk
7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi collection that takes moon-viewing to extreme levels
Masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases officially licensed anime versions in Japan and U.S.
Ninja theme park suddenly closes in Japan, shadow warriors undone by shady real estate deals
Pokémon and Polaroid reveal collaboration with adorable Pikachu and Eeveelution camera and film
Two Americans decide to hike Mt. Fuji before trails open, both need rescues on back-to-back days
Universal Studios Japan partners with manga horror master Junji Ito’s Tomie
Why do foreign tourists queue up to eat at Tokyo Little House?