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Sora News 24 - Top Stories

566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city's water bureau

3 hours ago

Starbucks Japan complexly raises prices, will now charge for takeout bags

14 hours ago

Shibuya Station's Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month

16 hours ago

Japan's new "Cunte" contact lenses aren't pronounced like you're probably thinking they are

1 day ago

Why Does Engrish Happen?

1 day ago

Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu

1 day ago

Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan's Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season

1 day ago

Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years

1 day ago

The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals

2 days ago

Japanese zoo's monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]

2 days ago

New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from

2 days ago

Manga Plus T-Shirt Maker

2 days ago

How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]

2 days ago

We tried six Japanese burger chains' coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]

2 days ago

Japanese potato chip Rubik's Cubes coming soon

3 days ago

Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!

3 days ago

Is Sapporio's Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]

3 days ago

Japan has trams that say 'sorry' while they ride around town…but why?

3 days ago

Japan's bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol

3 days ago

Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan

4 days ago

Cute coffins now available at Tokyo's coffin relaxation salon[Photos]

4 days ago

The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan

4 days ago

Samurai luxury - Renovated 400-year-old ryokan near Chiba's coast can be yours to rent【Photos】

21 minutes ago

Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026

8 days ago

Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed

8 days ago

Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism

7 days ago

Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026

8 days ago

Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]

5 days ago

Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo's best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens

6 days ago

Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies

4 days ago

Japan's newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]

10 days ago

Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan's Hokkaido

10 days ago

Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】

28 days ago

Take a trip to Japan's Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth

13 days ago

China's don't-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima

28 days ago

Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer

9 months ago

Japan's human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo

2 months ago

Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine's Day

1 month ago

We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan

7 months ago

Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home

9 months ago

Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid

8 months ago

Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it's the best way to start your day【Taste test】

4 months ago

No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan's National Police Agency says

8 months ago

Awesome tempura soba noodle breakfast makes this Tokyo hotel near Akihabara a budget travel hero

21 minutes ago

Japanese prison will become luxury hotel managed by country's premier resort company

1 hour ago

Swapping seats on Japan's bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says

12 days ago

Sega apologizes after exec says Puyo Puyo players eat beef bowls with cheese

5 months ago

Mixed martial artist shoots to fame by combining victory pose and epic gurning skills

8 days ago

Private open-air bath is the crowning gem at this Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo

1 month ago

Japan's top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】

7 months ago

What's up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?

5 days ago

"The best curry I've ever had in my life, ever" comes from a Tokyo curry vending machine

4 months ago

We retreat for a day of rejuvenation at Green Hill Yatsugatake recreation facility in Yamanashi

21 minutes ago

Totoro cream puffs come to the Ghibli Museum neighbourhood with exclusive new Catbus cookie

2 days ago

We try 7-Eleven's newly recreated Pork Ramen and are blown away by its level of perfection

1 month ago