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.




















Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
Coco’s Japan is very confident in their chilled ramen, but should they be? [Taste test]
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport airlines announce stricter luggage check-in deadline for domestic flights
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Is covering your entire upper body with cooling strips enough to fend off Japan’s summer heat?
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety
Sanrio characters join forces with your favorite Japanese snack mascots as prizes at Family Mart
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they’ll return
7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
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
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】
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Is covering your entire upper body with cooling strips enough to fend off Japan’s summer heat?
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety
Sanrio characters join forces with your favorite Japanese snack mascots as prizes at Family Mart
Toyota Museum’s international retro vehicle parade returns to Aichi this autumn
Japan’s favorite popsicles add multilingual packaging to better connect with foreign tourists
Sweet dreams are made of cheese at this all-you-can-eat cheese and doria restaurant
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Japan’s Super Volunteer, 86-year-old Haruo Obata, heads to the Kumamoto earthquake site
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
We tried Starbucks Japan’s new coffee for people who don’t drink coffee
Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on?
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]