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Sora News 24 - Top Stories

Okayama man arrested for catching butterflies in central Japan

1 hour ago

Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms

3 hours ago

Kumamoto Castle left illuminated all night long as symbol of hope for earthquake victims

5 hours ago

Katana of one of Japan's most famous swordsmen goes on display to help Kumamoto earthquake victims

10 hours ago

Sanrio's newest item looks like dog butt, exactly like it's supposed to [Photos]

13 hours ago

Starbucks Japan unveils new coffee drinks… for people who don't drink coffee

15 hours ago

Official Final Fantasy beers are going on sale in Tokyo this month, giant Aetheryte appearing too

17 hours ago

Maximum entry fee for sento public baths in Tokyo increases slightly for adults next month

1 day ago

Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data

1 day ago

Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries

1 day ago

Life-size Legendary Pokémon Mega Rayquaza digitally greeting travelers at Tokyo train station [Vid]

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

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JR releases prediction of peak Shinkansen crowdedness for Japan's Obon travel season

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Starbucks Japan releases new "Afterword" collection that gives coffee waste a second life

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Japan has a maid hotel you can stay in, and it's now taking reservation applications

1 day ago

Pachinko industry rebounds on convenience and innovation, but smaller parlors struggle to keep up

2 days ago

Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they'll return

2 days ago

Tokyo Pokémon Center announces reopening after months-long closure following stabbing death

2 days ago

Japan's expensive "phantom" melon is so exquisite it sells out in just 12 hours

2 days ago

Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccinos limited to three regional areas

2 days ago

McDonald's Japan goes viral for Samurai Mac burger hack

2 days ago

Pikachu and Ditto Pokémon desserts at Baskin-Robbins Japan look AND feel like their inspirations

3 days ago

Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer

6 days ago

New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier

8 days ago

99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji

7 days ago

Which country's foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? Hint: Not the U..S. or China

7 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases a miniature display rack so you can create your very own store at home

6 days ago

Giant Evangelion Spear of Longinus to be installed at Japanese train station with Eva art trains

6 days ago

Face lettuce appears in Japan, with the face of Death Note's Light Yagami, but why?

5 days ago

Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter

7 days ago

Pokémon Card Stores requiring facial recognition scans for entry in Japan in latest anti-scalper move

3 days ago

Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there's only one place in the world where you can see it

22 days ago

Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir

28 days ago

Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai's art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]

14 days ago

Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country

28 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki's most personal films

13 days ago

Family Mart opens new "Famima" flagship store in Tokyo that's like a tourist attraction

20 days ago

Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]

21 days ago

Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country

1 month ago

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

8 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

1 month ago

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

9 months ago

Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan

16 days ago

Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don't accept payment through Suica or other IC cards

7 days ago

Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines

13 days ago