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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:29 PM ET

Sora News 24 - Top Stories

Family Mart's new Gyoza Dog proves Japanese convenience store food hits different

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Studio Ghibli turns anime characters into 'Friendly Bags' for merchandise range in Japan

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Sizzling on a hot plate?! American sushi rolls break all the rules at this Japanese restaurant

12 hours ago

Kiki's Delivery Service to be adapted to live-action series by BBC, Studio Ghibli not involved

13 hours ago

Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals

14 hours ago

Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks...and a pastry for dunking

15 hours ago

New research reveals that the key to efficient memorization may be in exhaling

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These rare eggs cost more than a typical meal in Japan but are they really that special?

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Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar

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Forget Tokyo go-karts – there's a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan

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Abandoned pirate pleasure ship sinking south of Tokyo Bay, city orders destruction

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Japanese soccer fans show excellent manners as World Cup opens[Pics, video]

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Studio Ghibli adds My Neighbour Totoro futon bedding to its anime store in Japan

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Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America

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ANIME & MANGA

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Donguri Republic in Los Angeles

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Reinvented traditional Japanese hearths may be coming to a restaurant near you

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Japan's Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own

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Japanese Sakuranbo Mochi goes viral online with millions of views, but is it worth the hype?

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When is miso ramen not miso ramen? When it's the new ramen at one of Japan's top beef bowl chains

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Japanese university welcomes birth of baby deer on campus, president waives entrance exam[Videos]

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Mos Burger adds Kandy Tea Milk to the menu and Japanese social media is here for it

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New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style

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East Japan Railway announces plans to abolish magnetic-strip tickets

6 days ago

New Square Enix Cafe reveals Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Nier, and Fullmetal Alchemist menu items

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Japan's cheap beef bowl chain goes upscale with Matsuya Premium, but is it worth the higher price?

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7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls

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Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan

30 days ago

Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump's Shueisha

15 days ago

Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan

13 days ago

New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo's ramen and more

17 days ago

Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new "mini supermarket" chain, L Minimart

20 days ago

Japan's real-world Pokémon hot spring's first photos are here![Photos]

22 days ago

Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform

14 days ago

Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season

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

6 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

11 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

11 months ago

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

8 months ago

Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa

2 months ago

Japan's 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]

1 month ago

Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other's worlds with collaboration events

2 months ago

Tokyo's life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal

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Shakey's Japan creates matcha mochi, Kyoto fish, and Kansai Chili Con Carne pizzas

6 days ago

Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.

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Japan now has 'edible cat fur' for people who really love felines

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