Can faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust rekindle P.K Sanjun’s love of Disney? Here’s his experience of the 35th anniversary festivities.
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These rice balls are meant to be cooked easily and to last for a long time…but do they sacrifice flavor for function?
Our reporter heads to the discount store in hopes of glamming up his forehead, and shares the whole process in glorious GIF form.
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Going slightly loco-motive in the stunning scenery of Japan’s southern Kyushu island, with bubbles!
The Hollywood movie stars dish the dirt on their relationship and reveal why Chris has a thing for Japanese TV presenter Koji Kato.
Japan is a country of violent storms and seismic activities, but also amazing discount retailers that can help you deal with natural disasters.
Love is in the cups, and maybe the air, as Mr. Sato sees if he can make the SoraNews24 staff fall in love with each other.
Our Japanese-language reporter hadn’t heard of this restaurant, and since it was voted as a top restaurant, she had to check it out.
We checked out downtown Tokyo’s newest mental oasis, and came away feeling better about our “lightly cloudy” selves.
It’s more than 10 times more expensive than a typical bento, but is this Tokyo Station luxury worth the price?
SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato did something unthinkable in the past, but now he’s going to travel by air and sea to make it right again.
Famed director talks risk-taking and tells us one way Solo is superior to any previous entry in the Star Wars franchise.
Stand at attention, and in awe, of this towering behemoth of brain freezes and deliciousness.
Meringue meets ice cream in convenience store chain’s latest summer-themed dessert offering.
Make Japan even harder to leave by finishing your vacation with one of the most unique, satisfying ramen meals in Tokyo.




















China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Japanese shiitake mushroom snacks from Don Quijote, created for people who don’t like mushrooms
Girls manga magazine celebrates 50 years with a freaking awesome cover
Saitama senior arrested after calling telecom provider 24,000 times to complain
Tokyo has a brand new Harry Potter shop with its own butterbeer bar – Let’s see what’s inside【Pics】
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
Posthumous “Gwegh, I’m deadngo” tweet sparks nationwide cancer awareness movement in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Saitama senior arrested after calling telecom provider 24,000 times to complain
Tokyo has a brand new Harry Potter shop with its own butterbeer bar – Let’s see what’s inside【Pics】
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
Posthumous “Gwegh, I’m deadngo” tweet sparks nationwide cancer awareness movement in Japan
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
YouTube’s AI Japanese translation calls for Jimmy Kimmel’s death on his own show【Video】
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Motorsports, hot springs, huge ramen, and an amusement park: All reasons to visit Suzuka Circuit