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Friday, June 26, 2026 3:00 PM ET

Sora News 24 - Top Stories

Starbucks Japan releases three new peach drinks, but the real star isn't the Frappuccino

1 hour ago

The adorable, delicious joy of the Totoro cream puff gift box[Taste test]

4 hours ago

Tokyo cops arrest foreigner for suspected visa violation, don't know what new residence cards look like

5 hours ago

Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed

14 hours ago

Nintendo's Animal Crossing crosses over to Baskin-Robbins Japan with special ice cream and merch

16 hours ago

Married Japanese man must pay 4.6 million yen after faking being single and impregnating partner

18 hours ago

Japanese theme park adding Immersive Death Game with a "bomb collar" you have to wear

1 day ago

Over a billion yen in smuggled gold found inside sex dolls by Japanese investigators

1 day ago

Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed "Monster Wolf" to keep bears away from convenience store

1 day ago

TKG Debate: What's the best way to eat Japan's beloved raw egg comfort dish?

1 day ago

Totoro Soot Sprites are here to help keep your organized as adorable paper clips[Photos]

1 day ago

Will we eat the gyoza or our words at this all-you-can-eat dumpling challenge?

1 day ago

7-Eleven Japan now has Seven Cafe tea machines…but can they convert a coffee drinker?

2 days ago

Dragon Quest's next quest is a journey to Yoshinoya for awesome Slime toy meals[Photos]

2 days ago

Japan's Yellow Shinkansen to be retired, last chances to ride it come with eye-popping prices

2 days ago

Central Japan Railway Company

19 days ago

WEST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY

2 days ago

"Alcohol is the best medicine" removed from Japanese government website

2 days ago

7-Eleven Japan's new sweets burger is a mouthwatering philosophical debate

2 days ago

Private Shinkansen Supreme Class Cabin pricing, start date, and details announced by Japan Railways

2 days ago

Hatsune Miku successfully wraps Miku Expo 2026 North America tour with 100,000 attendees

3 days ago

Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer

3 days ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

7 days ago

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

10 days ago

Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon

8 days ago

7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer

7 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer

7 days ago

"Phantom Egg Shop" opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties

5 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

25 days ago

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

22 days ago

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

26 days ago

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

10 days ago

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

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]

2 months ago

Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]

3 days ago

Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we're totally here for it

6 days ago

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

3 days ago

Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan

5 days ago

Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo's best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair

6 days ago

Nearly half of Pokémon hot spring's statues have been damaged less than two months after opening

3 days ago