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Monday, February 02, 2026 10:09 PM ET

Sora News 24 - Top Stories

Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made

3 minutes ago

Ghost in the Shell

3 minutes ago

Kyoto's green tea sweets capital now has matcha ramen too!【Taste test】

2 months ago

Japanese teacher shares surprising reason why the kanji for crow has one less line than bird

3 years ago

We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it

2 months ago

Who is this mysterious large man who's suddenly showing up on giant signs in Japan?

8 days ago

Female high school students continue to be banned on baseball field at Koshien Stadium in Japan

1 month ago

Japan's famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is "graduating"/being laid off

2 months ago

Kim Jong-un summoned to appear in Tokyo District Court

15 days ago

How to make a lucky sushi roll with KFC fried chicken skin【SoraKitchen】

2 hours ago

Japan has abolished advance deportation notifications to foreigners' lawyers

11 hours ago

Cherry blossom sake rice beer arriving in Japan well ahead of cherry blossom season, but how?

14 hours ago

Trouble making friends? Sticker collecting works surprisingly well

23 hours ago

Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism

1 day ago

Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】

1 day ago

Japan has been tossing message-bearing coconuts into the ocean since the 1980s

1 day ago

Why you should visit Shizuoka, the green tea oasis in the middle of Japan's golden route

2 days ago

Japanese movie theater chain's popcorn earns highest Grand Prix quality certification

2 days ago

Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience

2 days ago

420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow

3 days ago

Japan's suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high

3 days ago

Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national

3 days ago

Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy

3 days ago

Is Starbucks Japan's new extra-expensive Valentine's Day espresso Frappuccino worth the price?

4 days ago

Japan's got a subscription service for pillows with or without plastic tubes inside

4 days ago

New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart

4 days ago

Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country

4 days ago

And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan's Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】

4 days ago

Japan's Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato's kunai ninja weapon

6 days ago

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

10 days ago

If you haven't tried an antenna shop in Japan, you're missing out

6 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival

7 days ago

Japanese young women reveal their top dealbreakers in a man【Survey】

8 days ago

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

20 days ago

Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026

14 days ago

10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026

25 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine's Day

23 days ago

Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year's exercise goal

25 days ago

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

9 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new "komorebi" plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away

11 days ago

Ramen restaurant's English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating

25 days ago

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

8 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

6 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

7 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

8 months ago

Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms

11 months ago

Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year

1 month ago

Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free

6 days ago

Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures

6 days ago