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Sora News 24 - Top Stories

Think you're a 'super player'? Test your gaming habits against this Nintendo relic from the 80s

1 hour ago

Japan's new Pokémon pancake maker hot plate may mean we never cook anything else ever again【Pics】

1 month ago

Naked Run takes a confused grasp of streaking, puts it in a video game【Review】

9 months ago

7-Eleven Japan's ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】

3 months ago

Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan

9 days ago

7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?

1 hour ago

We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS' new gadget from Japan

4 months ago

How to fold an adorable towel bunny while you wait for your meal

2 months ago

Japan's Pokémon manhole covers travel to you in new line of mugs, replicas, and other merch【Pics】

1 hour ago

Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations

6 hours ago

Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio's star-crossed lovers

14 hours ago

WHISPER OF THE HEART

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Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?

23 hours ago

Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years

1 day ago

Two food hacks take Japan's convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights

1 day ago

A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices

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Starbucks Japan unveils epic Frappuccino hunt with five to find in new Star birthday campaign

2 days ago

Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo

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Chrono Trigger comes to Japan's capsule toy gacha machines

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Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won't find anywhere else

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

Japan's prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]

3 days ago

Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]

3 days ago

Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here's how to use them

3 days ago

Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]

3 days ago

The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name

3 days ago

Nintendo's Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos]

3 days ago

New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73

4 days ago

Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results

4 days ago

Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother's Day

4 days ago

Tokyo's best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years

5 days ago

Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]

9 days ago

Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments

6 days ago

Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest

5 days ago

Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]

9 days ago

Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher's 100th birthday

10 days ago

Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo

21 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country

19 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character

26 days ago

Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time

11 days ago

Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list

18 days ago

Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)

27 days ago

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

10 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

8 months ago

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

11 months ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

9 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

10 months ago

Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]

5 days ago