SoraNews24 —Japan News—
Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Featured
- Weird
- Studio Ghibli
- Jobs
Osaka (Page 5)
Pocky maker Glico talk about their cellular regeneration breakthrough and new candy at Expo 2025
- Master Blaster
May 3, 2025 - Tweet
Keep your cells healthy and young so you can eat more candy.
- Japan
- (2025 Osaka World Expo • candy • cell health • Earth Mart • events • Ezaki Glico • health • Osaka • Osaka Healthcare Pavilion • Persian silk tree • rice • science • senescent cells)
Fried chicken, fruits, and ice cream unite in the crazily delicious parfaits of Karafuneya Cafe
- Krista Rogers
Apr 29, 2025
A parfait fit for everyone can be found at this parfait paradise located inside of Osaka Station.
- Japan
- (cafes • COK • crazy • dessert • fried chicken • fried food • ice cream • Karafuneya • Mr. Sato • Osaka • Osaka Station • parfait • parfaits • restaurants • SNJO • sweets • taste test • weird)
A visit to the real-world Like a Dragon/Yakuza cabaret in Osaka【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Apr 23, 2025
Mr. Sato visits the clear inspiration for Goro Majima’s Cabaret Grand.
- Japan
- (alcohol • cabaret • COK • hostess bars • hostess clubs • Like a Dragon • Mr. Sato • Osaka • SNJO • video games • yakuza)
On-site coverage of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo from our reporter’s mother
- Master Blaster
Apr 22, 2025
Seiji’s mom gives us her firsthand account.
- Japan
- (2025 Osaka World Expo • COK • events • Mr. Sato • Osaka • Seiji Nakazawa • Seiji's mom • SNJO)
Cheapest breakfast in Japan? Hidden find at Japanese supermarket costs less than US$1
- Oona McGee
Apr 19, 2025
Crazy cheap morning set shows why this is one of the best supermarkets in Japan.
- Japan
- (breakfast • breakfast set • COK • crazy • discount supermarket • food • Japanese breakfast • Japanese supermarkets • Mr. Sato • Osaka • SNJO • Super Tamade • supermarket • supermarket food • supermarkets)
School suddenly changes field trip from 2025 Expo to Universal Studios Japan over safety concerns
- Master Blaster
Apr 18, 2025
Will more follow their lead?
- Japan
- (2025 Osaka World Expo • class trip • Osaka • safety • school trips • schools • society • students • travel • Universal Studios Japan)
“Flat Takoyaki” at Nanpuu reimagines Japanese street food
- SoraNews24
Apr 14, 2025
Fried octopus balls get a totally new look at this Japanese restaurant chain.
- Japan
- (COK • fast food • food • Japanese food • Japanese street food • local specialties • Nanpuu • octopus balls • Osaka • Osaka specialties • review • SNJO • specialty food • street food • takoyaki • taste test • weird • weird food)
Child-friendly Starbucks store opens in Osaka offering child-exclusive drinks
- Elliot Hale
Apr 12, 2025
Kids in tow but still need your coffee fix? Starbucks’ newest branch is the perfect location for families.
- Japan
- (Aeon Mall Dainichi • cafes • children • COK • cool • drinks • drinks for children • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • fun for kids • Japanese Frappuccino • kid-friendly • kids • Kids Frappuccino • Moriguchi • Osaka • shopping mall • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan)
American arrested for bringing gun, ammo, and hidden knife through Japanese customs
- Master Blaster
Apr 11, 2025
It’s still unclear whether this is an accident or something worse.
- Japan, USA
- (2025 Osaka World Expo • airport security • airports • guns • Kansai International Airport • knives • Osaka • smuggling)
Myaku-Myaku takes over the new 2025 Expo store in JR Osaka Station
- Master Blaster
Apr 11, 2025
If you ever thought, “I would buy this, if only it were Myaku-Myaku,” then this store is for you!
- Japan
- (2025 Expo • 2025 Osaka World Expo • Coupy Pencil • Mascots • Myaku-Myaku • Osaka • Osaka Station • pine ame • Umeda • Uni-ball)
Japanese comedy giant Yoshimoto holds surprisingly existential pavilion at 2025 Expo
- Master Blaster
Apr 11, 2025
To laugh or not to laugh. That is the question.
- Japan
- (2025 Osaka World Expo • art • comedy • entertainment • events • Osaka • pavilions • Yoshimoto Kogyo)
New Japanese KitKat flavours include sakura and pineapple candy
- Oona McGee
Apr 8, 2025
Region-exclusive chocolates are the newest must-buy Osaka souvenirs.
- Japan
- (chocolate • COK • food • Japanese chocolate • Japanese KitKats • Kit Kat • KitKats • limited edition • marketing • Nestle • new • Osaka • pine ame • pineapple • sakura • sweets)
The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about
- Oona McGee
Apr 4, 2025
The best seasonal events and hidden sites for an unforgettable hanami experience.
- Japan
- (Aichi • cherry blossoms • Gaisen sakura • hanami • Okayama • oldest sakura in Japan • Osaka • Saitama • sakura • Shiga • Tochigi • tourism • travel • Yamanashi • Yamataka Jindai Zakura)
New Takoyaki Burger from Wendy’s Japan makes us rethink Osaka’s specialty food
- Oona McGee
Mar 31, 2025
Find out if octopus balls taste better in burger form.
- Japan
- (burgers • COK • fast food • food • local specialties • octopus balls • Osaka • Osaka specialties • review • SNJO • specialty food • takoyaki • Takoyaki Burger • taste test • weird • weird food • Wendy's • Wendy's Japan)
New Okonomiyaki Burger flips up the fast food scene in Japan
- Oona McGee
Mar 26, 2025
Exclusively available in one area of the country.
- Japan
- (burgers • cool • fast food • food • local specialties • Lotteria • okonomiyaki • Osaka • weird • weird food)
Osaka Prefecture bans seniors from talking on the phone while using ATMs
- Master Blaster
Mar 26, 2025
Ban is first of its kind in Japan.
- Japan
- (ATM • ban • crime • elderly • ordinances • Osaka • seniors • special fraud • tokushu sagi)
Wendy’s First Kitchen to sell octopus ball burgers to celebrate Osaka
- Master Blaster
Mar 25, 2025
Where’s the octopus?
- Japan
- (2025 Expo • fast food • First Kitchen • mix juice • Osaka • takoyaki • Takoyaki Burger • Wendy's)
The Great Capcom Exhibition is coming to Osaka this spring
- Master Blaster
Mar 8, 2025
All the Capcom characters are here, from Ryu to the other Ryu!
- Japan
- (Capcom • Devil May Cry • events • exhibitions • Great Capcom Exhibition • Monster Hunter • Nakanoshima Museum of Art • Osaka • Resident Evil • Street Fighter • video games)
Traveler at Japan’s Kansai International Airport confirmed infected with measles, caution urged
- Casey Baseel
Feb 24, 2025
If you were at Osaka’s major international airport earlier this month, you’ll want to keep an eye on your physical condition for the next few weeks.
Pepsi Zero Peach is being released in one area of Japan
- Oona McGee
Feb 23, 2025
An exclusive limited-edition flavour for a very special event.
- Japan
- (2025 Osaka World Expo • COK • Cola • drinks • japanese drinks • Kansai • limited edition • Limited edition flavours • marketing • Osaka • pepsi • soft drinks • World Expo)
-
Recent Posts
- This hot spring near Osaka’s Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma
- Starbucks Japan invites us to par-tea with its new Earl Gray Frappuccino [Taste test]
- Tokyo Skytree set to offer breathtaking Diamond Fuji natural phenomenon view this month
- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
- Japan’s mini Shikoku Pilgrimage walking tour left us feeling immensely satisfied
-
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]
Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
Japan’s mini Shikoku Pilgrimage walking tour left us feeling immensely satisfied
This hot spring near Osaka’s Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma
Starbucks Japan invites us to par-tea with its new Earl Gray Frappuccino [Taste test]
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
Shoplifting prevention guard arrested for shoplifting boot from store he was guarding
This semi-secret, totally free footbath in downtown Tokyo is completely awesome
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
Starbucks Japan invites us to par-tea with its new Earl Gray Frappuccino [Taste test]
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
Shoplifting prevention guard arrested for shoplifting boot from store he was guarding
This semi-secret, totally free footbath in downtown Tokyo is completely awesome
Pokémon guitars from Fender Japan come with 8-bit sound mode for covering retro game music [Vid]
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
Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Can Japan’s Self-Defense Forces legally open fire on a zombie horde?
Guile cosplay goes with everyone for Halloween at SoraNews24 HQ [Photos]
Hello Kitty cuts ties with hit Japanese spy drama Vivant over torture scenes
Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
-
-
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 (34,541) 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 (10) 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 |
