SoraNews24 —Japan News—
Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Featured
- Weird
- Studio Ghibli
- Jobs
Japan (Page 910)
Twitter user’s eyesight improves after playing VR game for five hours a day for five months
This would normally be incredibly straining on the eyes, but it turned out to be a blessing for this Japanese man.
- Japan
- (amazing • eyesight • Oculus Rift • vision • VR • VR headset)
Does the Japanese word “natsukashii” exist in other languages? Japanese Twitter investigates
- Scott Wilson
Aug 13, 2018
Could speaking Japanese expand your range of feelings?
Parking lot in Aomori charges 5,000 yen per hour, one person spent 65,000 yen in a single park
- Master Blaster
Aug 13, 2018
The really surprising thing is that some people actually took them up on the offer.
- Japan
- (Aomori City • Aomori Prefecture • business • Nebuta Festival • parking • video)
We tested out an anti-UV umbrella to see how much it cools us down in this dreadful summer heat
- Koh Ruide
Aug 12, 2018
Is it just a marketing gimmick or a brilliant invention of the century?
- Japan
- (Ahiru Neko • COK • high temperatures • hot • hot summer • SNJO • summer • umbrella)
New “social apartment” that comes with attached movie theater will open soon in Saitama
- Koh Ruide
Aug 12, 2018
Fancy having a private 20-seat cinema at your doorstep? You can get exactly that for an affordable monthly rent of $525.
- Japan
- (accommodation • Apartment • cinema • movie theater • Saitama)
The first ever pizza-dispensing vending machine in Japan is now operating in Hiroshima
- Dale Roll
Aug 11, 2018
And the pizza it makes is actually good, according to Japanese netizens.
Gatebox digital wife gets full-scale launch, texts you at work and can even share a drink【Videos】
- Richard Simmonds
Aug 11, 2018
At half the price and with much more functionality than before, is it finally time to tie the virtual knot?
- Japan
- (anime • Gatebox • Hikari Azuma • technology • video)
“The boobs are important,” anime director’s feedback notes remind animators
- Casey Baseel
Aug 11, 2018
Also makes vague yet extremely passionate demand for male sexiness.
- Japan
- (anime • Fate • fate grand order • funny • video • video games • weird)
Starbucks Japan unveils its newest combo deal: three puddings, one cooler bag!
- Katy Kelly
Aug 11, 2018
Buy the “Pudding-and-Bag” set and choose three tasty puddings, plus receive a re-usable storage bag to keep them nice and cool.
Biannual Comiket otaku migration attracts a predator for the first time 【Video】
- Master Blaster
Aug 11, 2018
Among this majestic spectacle of nature, a mysterious red beast which preys on the otaku was discovered.
Jaw-dropping Pokémon figure recreates the climactic Mew vs. Mewtwo fight from 20 years ago【Pics】
- Casey Baseel
Aug 11, 2018
Two decades after the first Pokémon movie, fans still remember this battle and its intensity is on full display in this amazing piece.
- Japan
- (anime • cool • figures • Mew • Mewtwo • Pokemon • Premium Bandai • video games)
Can a wig be made solely using 100-yen store products? Go investigates
- Dale Roll
Aug 11, 2018
You may (or may not) be surprised by the end result!
- Japan
- (100-yen stores • Can Do • funny • Go Hattori • making wigs • wigs • wigs on a budget)
Surprisingly simple and fast process of hand-lettering store’s name on glass awes net users
- Krista Rogers
Aug 10, 2018
Aka that time when watching the paint dry really was fun.
Travel through Japan with no suitcase? That’s the goal of new item-sharing travel service Locarry
- Casey Baseel
Aug 10, 2018
Tokyo-based company has a clever solution to one of the most common problems visitors face when traveling in Japan.
We taste-test 7-Eleven’s new fusion cuisine: the Cheese Dak-galbi Burrito!
- Katy Kelly
Aug 10, 2018
Our Japanese language reporter bites off a hefty chunk of the convenience store’s take on Mexican-Korean cuisine so we can bring you a spicy review.
- Japan
- (7-Eleven • COK • convenience store • convenience stores • korean food • SNOJ)
Pretend you’re Sony or Nintendo as you devour Sega with Tokyo’s new Sega Logo-yaki sweet
- Casey Baseel
Aug 10, 2018
Video game company’s iconic logo serves as motif for new treat from maker of edible Magikarp Pokémon.
Tokyo politician creates dojinshi manga, will be at Comiket selling it
- Casey Baseel
Aug 10, 2018
Otaku assemblyman’s latest project stars a 1,300-year-old girl from a popular video game franchise.
- Japan
- (anime • Comiket • dojinshi • government • manga • Minoru Ogino • otaku • politicians • politics • Touhou Project • video games)
Twitter artist brings the original Pokémon to life through mind-bogglingly amazing bead creations
- Richard Simmonds
Aug 10, 2018
At first glance it might look like a screenshot, but it’s actually a ton of magic beads.
- Japan
- (fuse beads • perler beads • Pokemon)
Japanese Twitter laments phenomena of “middle-aged man indirect dick kissing” in public toilets
- Casey Baseel
Aug 10, 2018
A colorfully inventive name for a not-so-uncommon problem.
Effect of Dragon Ball-style Gravity Chamber on training studied at Chubu University
- Master Blaster
Aug 9, 2018
An answer to the age-old question: “Would training in a Gravity Chamber really work?”
- Japan
- (Chubu University • coordination • Dragon Ball • exercise • gravity • Gravity Chamber • Gravity Room • science • training)
-
Recent Posts
- This is Japan’s best cycling course, but is it fun for bicycling beginners too?
- Mr. Sato searches for the mysterious new wall of fortune in Tokyo
- Starbucks Japan releases now Tokyo Reserve Roastery Christmas drinkware collection [Photos]
- Japanese government announces criteria for creating backup capital of Japan
- This hot spring near Osaka’s Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma
-
MOST POPULAR
- Today
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Yearly
Today
Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases now Tokyo Reserve Roastery Christmas drinkware collection [Photos]
Japanese government announces criteria for creating backup capital of Japan
Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
This hot spring near Osaka’s Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma
Mr. Sato searches for the mysterious new wall of fortune in Tokyo
Japan’s mini Shikoku Pilgrimage walking tour left us feeling immensely satisfied
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Tokyo Skytree set to offer breathtaking Diamond Fuji natural phenomenon view this month
Weekly
- Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises- Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Starbucks Japan releases “Let’s Par-TEA!” Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season
Cold Stone is closing its final branch in all of east Japan, but it’s going down singing
Monthly
Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?- Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Yearly
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
-
RECOMMENDED STORIES
This hot spring near Osaka’s Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma
Mr. Sato searches for the mysterious new wall of fortune in Tokyo
Japan’s mini Shikoku Pilgrimage walking tour left us feeling immensely satisfied
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Tokyo Skytree set to offer breathtaking Diamond Fuji natural phenomenon view this month
Starbucks Japan invites us to par-tea with its new Earl Gray Frappuccino [Taste test]
This semi-secret, totally free footbath in downtown Tokyo is completely awesome
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Pokémon guitars from Fender Japan come with 8-bit sound mode for covering retro game music [Vid]
Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
This is Japan’s best cycling course, but is it fun for bicycling beginners too?
Shoplifting prevention guard arrested for shoplifting boot from store he was guarding
-
-
Categories
Categories Select Category Africa (33) Anime & Manga (193) Art (64) Australia (42) C America (9) C Asia (17) Canada (59) Cats (72) China (847) Culture (180) Cute (187) Entertainment (248) Europe (345) FN24 (1) Food & Drink (314) Games & Tech (167) Global (1,073) India (11) Internet (2,198) Italy (13) Japan (34,545) Korea (375) Lifestyle (76) Mexico (6) Music (12) N Asia (4) New Zealand (11) News (61) North Korea (72) Oceania (10) Russia (56) S America (33) S Asia (66) SE Asia (378) Space (2) Taiwan (203) UK (18) Uncategorized (19) USA (978) W Asia (25)
-
Archives
Archives Select Month November 2026 (14) October 2026 (144) September 2026 (156) August 2026 (174) July 2026 (197) June 2026 (174) May 2026 (138) April 2026 (142) March 2026 (150) February 2026 (124) January 2026 (138) December 2025 (136) November 2025 (136) October 2025 (151) September 2025 (154) August 2025 (143) July 2025 (158) June 2025 (165) May 2025 (162) April 2025 (181) March 2025 (157) February 2025 (127) January 2025 (139) December 2024 (148) November 2024 (149) October 2024 (153) September 2024 (154) August 2024 (158) July 2024 (156) June 2024 (150) May 2024 (166) April 2024 (150) March 2024 (157) February 2024 (169) January 2024 (159) December 2023 (165) November 2023 (166) October 2023 (166) September 2023 (173) August 2023 (183) July 2023 (171) June 2023 (180) May 2023 (158) April 2023 (152) March 2023 (167) February 2023 (160) January 2023 (171) December 2022 (175) November 2022 (176) October 2022 (179) September 2022 (191) August 2022 (202) July 2022 (193) June 2022 (178) May 2022 (178) April 2022 (181) March 2022 (212) February 2022 (199) January 2022 (224) December 2021 (230) November 2021 (214) October 2021 (215) September 2021 (238) August 2021 (225) July 2021 (207) June 2021 (218) May 2021 (209) April 2021 (206) March 2021 (225) February 2021 (209) January 2021 (224) December 2020 (225) November 2020 (224) October 2020 (231) September 2020 (238) August 2020 (227) July 2020 (220) June 2020 (209) May 2020 (215) April 2020 (238) March 2020 (235) February 2020 (222) January 2020 (233) December 2019 (187) November 2019 (214) October 2019 (237) September 2019 (195) August 2019 (205) July 2019 (183) June 2019 (201) May 2019 (231) April 2019 (192) March 2019 (242) February 2019 (211) January 2019 (238) December 2018 (212) November 2018 (217) October 2018 (214) September 2018 (203) August 2018 (217) July 2018 (218) June 2018 (208) May 2018 (204) April 2018 (193) March 2018 (216) February 2018 (192) January 2018 (223) December 2017 (204) November 2017 (209) October 2017 (218) September 2017 (209) August 2017 (228) July 2017 (222) June 2017 (245) May 2017 (229) April 2017 (197) March 2017 (165) February 2017 (151) January 2017 (180) December 2016 (260) November 2016 (267) October 2016 (302) September 2016 (387) August 2016 (351) July 2016 (379) June 2016 (379) May 2016 (312) April 2016 (347) March 2016 (414) February 2016 (379) January 2016 (359) December 2015 (359) November 2015 (378) October 2015 (435) September 2015 (419) August 2015 (152) July 2015 (218) June 2015 (179) May 2015 (237) April 2015 (223) March 2015 (119) February 2015 (121) January 2015 (394) December 2014 (376) November 2014 (376) October 2014 (414) September 2014 (349) August 2014 (379) July 2014 (316) June 2014 (375) May 2014 (384) April 2014 (354) March 2014 (318) February 2014 (284) January 2014 (270) December 2013 (224) November 2013 (242) October 2013 (244) September 2013 (226) August 2013 (241) July 2013 (214) June 2013 (222) May 2013 (191) April 2013 (173) March 2013 (149) February 2013 (85) January 2013 (106) December 2012 (111) November 2012 (149) October 2012 (151) September 2012 (118) August 2012 (99) July 2012 (56) June 2012 (57) May 2012 (54) April 2012 (62) March 2012 (40) February 2012 (27) January 2012 (24) December 2011 (18) November 2011 (12) October 2011 (1) September 2011 (9) August 2011 (11) March 2011 (1)
-
- About Us | Jobs | Contact | Contribution | Partner with Us
© SoraNews24 —Japan News— / SOCIO CORPORATION
- Advertise |
- About Us |
- Work with us |
- Contact |
- Contribution |
