SoraNews24 —Japan News—

RocketNews24’s Director of Craziness gains even more international fame as the award-winning American news organization showcases his Donald Trump makeover.

Japan, USA
(Donald Trump • funny • makeover • Mr. Sato • politics • The Washington Post)

What happens when you go to a Tokyo hair salon and say “Make me look like Donald Trump”? 【Pics】

Casey Baseel
Mar 9, 2016

In his latest makeover, RocketNews24’s very own Mr. Sato becomes The Donald.

Japan, USA
(Donald Trump • funny • hairstyling • makeover • Mr. Sato • photos • politics)

Eye-opening tutorial reveals daily makeup routine of a Japanese kuro-gyaru【Video】

Oona McGee
Jan 12, 2016

There’s no blending or subtle shading in this daily makeup tutorial.

Japan
(Black Diamond • fashion • Gyaru • Harajuku • Kawaii • kuro gyaru • makeover • makeup tutorial • video)

Can lightning strike twice? We return to Tokyo’s host photo studio to crown the RocketHost 【Poll】

Casey Baseel
Nov 13, 2015

Mr. Sato isn’t the only RocketNews24 reporter who recently had a Kabukicho host club-style makeover, but is he the coolest? Cast your vote and help us decide!

Japan
(fashion • Go Hattori • host clubs • makeover • Mr. Sato • photogrpahy • photos • poll • Tokyo)

Tokyo’s host club photo studio will have you looking like the coolest Kabukicho club king

Casey Baseel
Nov 7, 2015

Believe it or not, our crack Japanese-language reporter, Mr. Sato, has been struggling with his self-image recently. In recognition of all his hard work, we decided to spring for a makeover for the poor guy, and not at a pet grooming salon like we did before.

No, this time, Mr. Sato is getting the full-on host bar treatment, complete with a photo session commemorating his transformation into a guy so hot women would pay money just to sit and drink with him.

Japan
(fashion • host clubs • hosts • makeover • Mr. Sato • photography • photos • Tokyo)

Japan’s netizens weigh in on singer Gackt’s new look: “He looks like a video game boss!”

Evie Nyan
Sep 12, 2015

As western stars who’ve been in the entertainment industry since we were nippers could tell you, reinvention is the cornerstone of a long and successful career. Just like Madonna and David Bowie, Japan’s mega-popular musical powerhouse Gackt loves a good makeover, and his newest incarnation has gotten Japanese netizens all riled up and excited. Why? Because he looks like a total badass!

Global, Internet, Japan
(Gackt • JPOP • jrock • makeover • musician • singer)

The quintessential Kyoto experience: becoming a maiko for the day! 【Pics & video】

Evie Nyan
Aug 4, 2015

They say that it’s rare to see a real maiko walking the streets of Kyoto, since these artists usually work at night and live in their own secluded world, far from the rest of Japanese society. In fact, if you spot a maiko strolling around Gion during the day, there’s a good chance she’s a tourist who’s undergone a fabulously elaborate makeover.

We took our Japan Wish competition winner Ashley to a studio in Kyoto’s Gion neighborhood to have a maiko-over and be transformed in an amazing process that yielded completely stunning results. Ashley was able to choose her own kimono and obi sash, and as part of the deal she was treated to a professional photography session and the opportunity to take a stroll around the streets of Gion in full maiko garb!

Internet, Japan, USA
(geisha • Gion • Japan Wish • kimono • Kyoto • maiko • makeover)

Mr. Sato Goes Glam, Like Some Cat from Japan

Master Blaster
Apr 4, 2013

Although David Bowie is known around the world, he has a special group of fans in Japan as noted by last month’s David Bowie Café to celebrate his newest album in 10 years, The Next Day.

Among these fans is our very own Mr. Sato. The lovable reporter has always looked up to David Bowie, and one day recently slammed his fist down on the table as hard as he could proclaiming; “That does it! I’ve waited too long and am going to make myself look like Ziggy Stardust once and for all!” He then ran out the office to find a beauty salon.

No one in the editorial department actually noticed him though. Someone thought they had heard a small dog barking in the distance around the same time.