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Thursday, April 02, 2026 10:26 PM ET

Sora News 24 - Top Stories

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

1 hour ago

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

8 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

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

13 hours ago

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

21 hours ago

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

23 hours ago

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

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture

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Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

Uni Donuts are pretty in pink for a limited-time spring sakuramochi flavor

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

McDonald's Japan releases 'intense' McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack

3 days ago

Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product

3 days ago

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

6 days ago

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

7 days ago

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

8 days ago

Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor

7 days ago

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

6 days ago

Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026

30 days ago

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

18 days ago

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

16 days ago

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

23 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

24 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】

5 months ago

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

10 months ago

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

6 days ago

13 Japanese teen boys caught peeping into girls' hot spring bath during class trip

2 days ago

What's inside the lucky bag from Akihabara's largest adult toy shop?

1 month ago

Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo

7 days ago

Want to buy a giant, rideable robot? Amazon Japan will sell you one

3 months ago

Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?

3 days ago

Japanese photo studio lets parents transform their kid into Baby Super Mario from Yoshi's Island

21 minutes ago

Rumors say this is Japan's very best McDonald's branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]

5 days ago

Anpanman creator Takashi Yanase dies at age 94

1 month ago

Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring

5 days ago

Tumblr artist designs Legend of Zelda movie posters in Studio Ghibli style

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