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A research team from Tokushima University discovered that a substance found in hops can prevent the deterioration of muscle tissue. The breaking down of muscles in old age is a leading cause of elderly people being confined to a bed.
This is great news if only a beer or two would do the trick. Unfortunately, to harness the anti-aging effects of ale you’d have to drink enough to kill you several times over.
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Merry Christmas from SoraNews24!
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
One Piece teams up with the Los Angeles Lakers for pirate anime/pro basketball crossover
Miniature keychain versions of Japan’s Death Spray are coming to capsule toy machines soon
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid LineJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet rangeMajor Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s ShinjukuJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glassesThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Merry Christmas from SoraNews24!
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
One Piece teams up with the Los Angeles Lakers for pirate anime/pro basketball crossover
Miniature keychain versions of Japan’s Death Spray are coming to capsule toy machines soon
Japan now has sweet onigiri cakes and they’re absolutely delicious
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
Tokyo ramen restaurant’s made-to-order noodles are only the beginning of its awesomeness
Visit the birthplace of the Japanese daruma in Gunma Prefecture
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Sonic creator thanks fans for loving character so much that his ugly movie design will be changed
Disney Kabuki merch collaboration appears in Japan, but Mickey doesn’t play female roles
There’s a Japanese-style spaghetti chain Mr. Sato’s been skipping for years, but that ends today