A car with your own face plastered on every inch of the body is the epitome of a “customized car.” How could they refuse?
Mr. Sato (Page 29)
Mr. Sato takes the plunge and follows the promise of a super-cheap haircut into the unknown.
Witness history in the making as the first ever musical album composed by a news-oriented website (we assume) hits iTunes and Amazon this July!
He asked major clothing chain Uniqlo which shorts go best with a punch perm. Amazingly, they had an answer.
Our reporter took one look at the top of his head in a mirror and knew what had to be done.
Mr. Sato experiences a classic of Japanese hairstyling from the Showa Era to get in touch with… Eh, okay. He lost a bet.
Mr. Sato was feeling in a rut with his progression as a pole dancer, so he decided to take action and improve his core strength.
We show solidarity with the itasha community by hanging out in a Starbucks parking lot with the Mr. Sato Car.
Mr. Sato is ready to workout in style! Meanwhile, another one of our writers goes running in jeans.
The cute and fluffy bread is proving to be so popular it’s been selling out as soon as it hits the shelves.
Our reporter tried to uncover the truth behind “AKB48 Non Yuu” and their mysterious phone number.
RocketNews24’s Mr. Sato went out for coffee, and somehow came back at the center of a political debate.




















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Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
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Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
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Pokémon coming to Japan’s highway rest stops with exclusive merch and stamp rally this summer
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.
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7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
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Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
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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Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
100-meter tall Hello Kitty artwork appearing on Japanese Ferris wheel, jumbo Pompompurin nearby
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