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Back in 2009 an interesting design for a bottle of Samurai Vodka was posted on Behance, a website where graphic artists and designers can showcase their works. More recently, it was picked up by a Reddit user, thus sending the clever design by Arthur Schreiber viral around the world. And quite frankly it deserves to be seen in all four corners.
Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
Cold Stone is closing its final branch in all of east Japan, but it’s going down singing
Guile cosplay goes with everyone for Halloween at SoraNews24 HQ [Photos]
Can Japan’s Self-Defense Forces legally open fire on a zombie horde?
Starbucks Japan releases “Let’s Par-TEA!” Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season
Burger King Japan shuns Shibuya Halloween spirit, but keeps it alive everywhere else
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprisesModern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyoneStudio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
One simple unexpected recipe swap will make your Japanese-style omelets extra fluffy and juicy
Fishing information website for Susaki, Japan, hit by data leak, all 3 users affectedLife-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in JapanEvangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock CafeStarbucks Japan releases “Let’s Par-TEA!” Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside AsiaFamily Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan storeOsaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look signStarbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
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
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
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]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Guile cosplay goes with everyone for Halloween at SoraNews24 HQ [Photos]
Can Japan’s Self-Defense Forces legally open fire on a zombie horde?
Starbucks Japan releases “Let’s Par-TEA!” Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season
Burger King Japan shuns Shibuya Halloween spirit, but keeps it alive everywhere else
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Hello Kitty cuts ties with hit Japanese spy drama Vivant over torture scenes
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
Real-world Legend of Zelda treasures, Heart Container lights and Ruppe pouches, coming soon [Pics]
Japanese government still lists refusing to pay for dates as a form of domestic violence
Japan is ranked the worst country in the world for helping strangers
Cup Noodle launching “isekai” crossover line featuring flavors from outside instant ramen world
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
One simple unexpected recipe swap will make your Japanese-style omelets extra fluffy and juicy