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Sip your coffee to the backdrop of a magnificent, panoramic view next to this Starbucks in Toyama Prefecture.
Who’d have guessed there was a centuries-old snack shop too just a quick stroll away from one of downtown’s busiest rail hubs?
At just around a buck, the egg sandwich at this chain is enough to make convenience stores weep.
We find out if the limited-edition Sanrio frappe and smoothie taste as sweet as they look.
Nara is famous for deer and temples, but you won’t find either of those inside this hard-to-find baked good.
Japan is usually known for its world-class design, but this site didn’t see the optical illusion.
![Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/sr-1.jpg?w=640 "Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]")
Hello Kitty and friends’ tour of the country comes to its last stop in downtown Tokyo with a look back on 60 years of cuteness, Japanese-style.
![Fading Tokyo – Horikiri Station, the Arakawa River, and Kinpachi-sensei[Walking course]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/ft-16.jpg?w=640 "Fading Tokyo – Horikiri Station, the Arakawa River, and Kinpachi-sensei[Walking course]")
Mr. Sato heads to the neighborhood of a famous TV drama and finds a nostalgic taste of a youth he never had.
This ramen behemoth only appears two days a week, but for serious carnivores, it’s worth waiting for.
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Japan now has “edible cat fur” for people who really love felines
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Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
300-tonne hose washes up on Japanese shore
7-Eleven Japan has a new Creamy Iced Cafe Latte that’s a hit on social media
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Japan’s Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own
Japanese university welcomes birth of baby deer on campus, president waives entrance exam[Videos]
Japanese Sakuranbo Mochi goes viral online with millions of views, but is it worth the hype?
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Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal toys now available at McDonald’s Japan
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