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Sora News 24 - Top Stories

Japan restarts at-home collection agent visits for public TV fees

6 days ago

Studio Ghibli's Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]

1 hour ago

Japanese eSports prodigy becomes youngest-ever gold medalist at Asian Games

4 hours ago

It's been raining in Tokyo for more than a month now, breaking a record at least 150 years old

6 hours ago

Pickling Shine Muscats was not on our bingo card, but were we grapeful we tried?【SoraKitchen】

15 hours ago

Japan's new travel route literally through the mountains links two other beautiful alpine courses

17 hours ago

How to get into this beautiful off-the-beaten-path Kyoto temple earlier than the general public

1 day ago

Tons of used books in Japan being bought up by someone or something

1 day ago

Robbers in Japan steal drunk man's shoes and one million yen in cash

1 day ago

Robot bartender bar opening in Kyoto, and no, they're not controlled by AI

1 day ago

Japan now has facial-recognition ticket gates, but why aren't people using them?

2 days ago

Japan's Cell Phone Memory Restart event reunites users with old photos and past selves

3 days ago

McDonald's Japan makes beautifully bittersweet burger anime music video with Idolmaster [Video]

3 days ago

Official Metal Gear car boxes are coming to provide stealthy style for your pets

4 days ago

New Godzilla figure is adorable, destructive, and baseball-loving for Dodger Stadium Godzilla Night

4 days ago

Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]

4 days ago

7-Eleven Japan revamps its convenience store pizza, but did it ruin a good thing?

4 days ago

Do Japan's new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?

4 days ago

Osaka may name a district after mascot Myaku-Myaku

5 days ago

Osaka's amazing budget-luxury hotel has free takoyaki, craft beer, and comedy shows

5 days ago

Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods

5 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship

7 days ago

Beautiful Studio Ghibli coin/card cases recreate scenes and props from anime classics [Photos]

6 days ago

Studio Ghibli unveils new anime stationery collection, with a Spirited Away River God memo stand

8 days ago

Converse Japan and one of Japan's greatest painters combine for fine fowl shoes [Photos]

6 days ago

Solo travel in Japan: Hidden beer garden in Tokyo is a haven for single visitors

30 days ago

New Gundam Base superstores coming soon in the U.S., with one opening this month

11 days ago

Kyoto temple bans visitors from wearing kimono

26 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new onigiri rice ball-shaped lunch bag for Kiki's Delivery Service fans

18 days ago

How to watch Studio Ghibli's new anime in Japan, with a special after-dark outdoor screening for Halloween

20 days ago

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

3 months ago

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

10 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

8 months ago

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

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

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

2 months ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

3 months ago

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

23 days ago

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

11 months ago

Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan

21 days ago

We spend a night at the Legoland Hotel (no assembly required)

5 days ago

Famous Kyoto shrine has a message for foreign tourists who think it's okay to dance at sacred sites

7 days ago

Japanese bookstore dares to be different with common-sense fix to weird industry hassle

5 hours ago

Here's why you'll never want to hit a hole-in-one in Japan

7 days ago

Japanese airport offering 19,250-yen sandwiches as last Japan meal for international travelers

5 days ago