SoraNews24 —Japan News—

Discovery allows player to win an avalanche of prizes, provides catharsis for anyone who’s ever wanted to destroy the maddeningly difficult machines.

Japan
(awesome • crane games • crazy • funny • UFO catchers • video)

Japanese Twitter users are jealous of Christopher Robin’s soul-suckingly busy work schedule

Casey Baseel
Sep 19, 2018

The life of the stressed-out main character in the live-action Winnie the Pooh film is one of leisure compared to many Japanese adults’.

Japan, USA
(Christopher Robin • Disney • movies • overtime • society • video • Winnie the Pooh • working in Japan)

Aichi Police: Surrender your driver’s license and get up to $1 off at McDonald’s!

Master Blaster
Sep 19, 2018

Elderly people encouraged to give up all driving privileges in exchange for somewhat cheaper Happy Meals.

Japan
(Aichi • Driver's Graduation Certificate • driver's license • fast food • McDonald's • respect for the aged day)

U.S. soldier’s failed attempt to give Japanese policemen some cool drinks melts Internet’s heart

Casey Baseel
Sep 18, 2018

”This is what I hate about Japan” remarks commenter as regulations prevent kindhearted gift.

Japan
(drinks • military • moving • police • society • touching • U.S. Air Force • U.S. military in Japan)

What happened when Conan O’Brien visited the Toto Japanese toilet showroom in Tokyo 【Video】

SoraNews24
Sep 18, 2018

Video disappears from official account after O’Brien and Jordan Schlansky anger Toto showroom rep.

Japan
(bidet • Conan • Conan O'Brien • Japanese toilets • Jordan Schlansky • Toto • Toto Showroom • videos • washlet)

Animal Crossing’s Isabelle confirmed for Smash Brothers Ultimate, fan reactions confirmed loud

Katy Kelly
Sep 18, 2018

Tiny office puppy Isabelle is going to be brawling in the Smash Brothers’ line up! The only thing funnier is how fans reacted to the news.

Japan
(Animal Crossing • nintendo • reaction video • Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Brothers • videogames • YouTubers)

We crunch into autumn with Starbucks Japan’s new Crispy Sweet Potato Frappuccino【Taste test】

Casey Baseel
Sep 18, 2018

The Japan-exclusive dessert drink is topped with a traditional snack that’s been loved by Japanese people for generations.

Japan
(COK • drinks • Frappuccinos • sweet potatoes • sweets • taste test)

Japanese paralympic athlete plays emotive violin piece using her prosthetic arm as the bow【Video】

Katy Kelly
Sep 18, 2018

Paralympic swimmer and nurse Manami Ito has more talent up her sleeve – a prosthetic violinist’s bow. A perfect fit to play heart-rending melodies!

Japan
(classical music • disability • Manami Ito • paralympics • violin)

Young Japanese adults in survey don’t even want to live to Japan’s average life expectancy

Casey Baseel
Sep 18, 2018

Most would call Japan’s famously long life expectancy a good thing, but for these Japanese women it’s more than a decade more than they want to stick around.

Japan
(COK • health • life expectancy • seniors • society • survey)

Five tips to stay stress-free and comfortable as you walk through Tokyo’s crazy-crowded streets

Casey Baseel
Sep 18, 2018

Being in the biggest city in Japan means you’re probably sharing the walkway with more people than you’d like, but here’s how to make things easier.