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Sora News 24 - Top Stories

Kyushu yakisoba Sofuren's new food truck ventures into the Kanto region for the first time

7 hours ago

7-Eleven Japan releases new sandwich that technically contains fruit but isn't a fruit sandwich

8 hours ago

Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu

9 hours ago

Evangelion beautifully reimagined as iconic classical Japanese folding screen art series [Photos]

11 hours ago

Wind God and Thunder God

11 hours ago

Studio Ghibli releases huge new wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies

19 hours ago

Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travellers

21 hours ago

Japan has otaku/fan event insurance to cover oshikatsu expenses when events are cancelled

23 hours ago

Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan's beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?

1 day ago

Japan now has a takoyaki sandwich...created by a Michelin-listed restaurant

1 day ago

Japan's new Calpis pudding: The right call for summer, or tampering with purin perfection?

1 day ago

Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended

1 day ago

Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan

1 day ago

Tokyo's Giga Mart lets visitors 'steal' from a convenience store… if cameras don't catch you

1 day ago

Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations

1 day ago

Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who's the blue character?

1 day ago

Krispy Kreme Japan's free doughnut deal could sway you from a convenience store breakfast

2 days ago

Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that's like a movie cell

2 days ago

Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month

2 days ago

Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won't find anywhere else

2 days ago

Shizuoka police inspector punished for playing crane games on duty

2 days ago

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

7 days ago

Japan reacts to Donald Trump's "Islamic Republic of Japan" remark

6 days ago

Japanese airport rebrands itself as "Sushi Airport" to attract foreign tourists

7 days ago

Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month

5 days ago

Studio Ghibli theme park's new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki's pilot daydream

6 days ago

Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order

5 days ago

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

23 days ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

26 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

1 month ago

Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country

13 days ago

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

22 days ago

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

28 days ago

Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries

16 days ago

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

7 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

9 months ago

Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa

3 months ago

Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason

20 hours ago

Two Americans decide to hike Mt. Fuji before trails open, both need rescues on back-to-back days

20 hours ago

"They've got be kidding me." – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue

20 hours ago

Family Mart opens new "Famima" flagship store in Tokyo that's like a tourist attraction

6 days ago

Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]

6 days ago