Dec 5th 2023
Dec 5th 2023
Fans living outside of Japan will also be able to enter the ticket lottery!
2023-12-06T06:00:00Z
Slight price increases don’t stop them from being affordable.
Dec 5, 2023 7:33 PM CST
340 selected design drawings will be on display
2023-12-06T14:00:00Z
Otaru will no longer direct drivers to the town fart.
2023-12-06T15:00:00Z
Even public high schools charge tuition in Japan, but that’s going to be ending soon in the nation’s largest city.
posted on 2023-12-06 11:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Area opens in spring 2024
2023-12-07T04:00:00Z
Is this guilt-free way to “eat” noodles a trend that’s going to catch on?
posted on 2023-12-07 03:01 EST by Joanna Cayanan
Kyoto District Court scheduled to announce verdict on January 25
2023-12-07T14:30:00Z
Just like Halloween, the New Year’s party is over in Shibuya.
Dec 7, 2023 9:00 AM CST
Ado’s first world tour “Wish” will be powered by Crunchyroll
2023-12-07T16:15:00Z
Setsuna Meteor is getting too old for this idol singer stuff.
Dec 7th 2023
2023-12-08T01:00:00Z
And yes, you can get arrested for that.
2023-12-08T03:15:00Z
A reminder to eat whatever you love, even if it brands you a dork.
Dec 7, 2023 10:09 PM CST
Filming locations were on the main island of Okinawa and Kumejima
posted on 2023-12-08 00:52 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Atsushi Fukuda named new president
2023-12-08T13:15:00Z
Get ready to feel your travel-loving heart go “Kyun!” with the Kyun Pass.
Dec 8th 2023
From major VTubers to indie talents, a special Christmas live show with a huge range of favorite idols to meet
Dec 8th 2023
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MUSICAL BRILLIANCE. Embark on a Journey Through Time with the Definitive Compilation of Hikaru Utada’s Iconic Hits
2023-12-08T15:00:00Z
A place where Rimi Natsukawa knows your name.
2023-12-08T17:45:00Z
A unique setting for a unique tea ceremony.
Dec 8, 2023 12:00 PM CST
“Anime is larger than life and it’s not hindered by any limits of the physical realm. It’s just anime.”
posted on 2023-12-08 13:45 EST by Alex Mateo
Tour goes to 10 locations from January 31-February 20
Dec 8, 2023 6:56 PM CST
Suwabe is scheduled to have doctor recommended surgery
2023-12-09T03:00:00Z
The real Othello battle rages within.
2023-12-09T07:00:00Z
Here at SoraNews24, we cover only the most important of topics!
2023-12-09T13:30:00Z
Though the 50-plus original flavors of gelato are definitely a major draw, too!
2023-12-10T01:00:00Z
Nitori puts the hot in hotcakes.
2023-12-10T03:30:00Z
Minimum effort doesn’t mean minimum flavor.
2023-12-10T11:00:00Z
So what if you’re not lucky this year? You don’t need luck to buy 12 cups of coffee for US$21!
2023-12-10T14:00:00Z
Japanese senpai shares a drinking hack to make canned beer taste infinitely better.
2023-12-11T01:00:00Z
“It’s the Expo alright.”
2023-12-11T03:45:00Z
One of Tokyo’s most famous sweets stores may have closed, but this new dessert honours its legacy.
2023-12-11T04:30:00Z
Our boss gives us a generous winter bonus, but makes us work for it with a team challenge.
posted on 2023-12-11 05:57 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Announcement follows tabloid report last week about drummer Takahiro Koizumi
2023-12-11T15:00:00Z
Putting a new spin on the supermarket shop.
Dec 11, 2023 10:13 AM CST
The search engine megalith has released its 2023 search trends
Dec 11th 2023
posted on 2023-12-11 18:00 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
Famed voice actor Masako Nozawa announced when she would retire. Thankfully for fans of hers, it’s in 100 years.
2023-12-12T04:15:00Z
Suntans, schoolgirls, ninja, and sushi chefs all part of 50th birthday celebration for the Sanrio star.
2023-12-12T06:00:00Z
Tokyo’s Poképark Kanto will be Kanto in more ways than one.
2023-12-12T12:00:00Z
A single character says a thousand words.
2023-12-12T14:30:00Z
Some deals are too good to be true, we suppose.
2023-12-12T16:30:00Z
Oraora-kei orientation.
2023-12-13T01:00:00Z
Udon or soba, kitsune or tempura…you can’t go wrong with any of these noodles.
2023-12-13T03:00:00Z
Our boss presents his revolutionary reuse of revolving sushi.
Dec 12, 2023 10:44 PM CST
A key visual and event details were revealed today
2023-12-13T06:00:00Z
There’s one downfall to this massive gyudon haul.
2023-12-13T13:30:00Z
MacGyver would be proud.
2023-12-13T15:00:00Z
Facing our fears by eating warasubo and its amphibious cousin.
2023-12-13T06:00:00Z
2023-12-14T01:00:00Z
Mama always said life is like a lucky bag of outlet underwear.
2023-12-14T02:30:00Z
Akihabara-adjacent Kanda Shrine is always ready to try new things while keeping the old ones too.
2023-12-14T06:00:00Z
Manekineko designed to generate prosperity threatens to do the opposite, leaving us with nothing but zekku.
Dec 14, 2023 10:00 AM CST
The singer talks anime and inspiration
Dec 14th 2023
2023-12-15T02:00:00Z
Number of women with boyfriend holds steady as one femle demographic shrinks across all age groups.
2023-12-15T03:00:00Z
Chili sauce made with expensive Okinawa liquor has got to be better than any others!
posted on 2023-12-15 10:05 EST by Anita Tai
Anime director owed 1.21 million yen in damages
2023-12-15T06:00:00Z
Drawing on cool traditional details and the mystical power of kotodama to help you pass any test in style.
Dec 15th 2023
Pre-orders for “Originals” and “Covers” start, with CD bonus as well as in-store purchase bonus!
2023-12-16T02:00:00Z
70-year-old downtown hotel is closing, possible permanently, but there’s still time for one last taste of its amazing purin platter.
Dec 17, 2023 8:33 AM CST
The event was announced as part of this weekend’s Jump Festa
2023-12-17T11:00:00Z
An idea that could only come from the mind of our crack reporter.
2023-12-17T13:00:00Z
Regardless, we were definitely happy with it!
2023-12-17T18:00:00Z
This article has flashing images and may not be suitable for those with photosensitive conditions.
posted on 2023-12-17 18:00 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
Akihabara: the home of otaku from all around the world. But a recent article points to a new contender for the throne.
Dec 17, 2023 6:27 PM CST
Her birthday live concert will be held on December 22
2023-12-18T01:30:00Z
Magical Dream Shinkansen celebrates 40 years of Disney theme parks in Japan.
2023-12-18T03:00:00Z
Now you can enjoy hot sake even while out camping!
Dec 17th 2023
Virtual YouTuber Mori Calliope Announced As Special Guest
by Richard Eisenbeis, Dec 18th 2023
Dec 18, 2023 10:00 AM CST
“Adding the diversity of our hair into cosplay adds another layer of artistry.”
2023-12-18T13:00:00Z
Our reporter also spotlights some of her favorites from across the kawaii eras of Hello Kitty, whose 50th anniversary celebration is next year.
2023-12-18T13:00:00Z
Start the day with a street food buffet!
2023-12-18T18:40:00Z
Priciest deal for Fifth Ave retail building since 2020
2023-12-19T03:00:00Z
A beefy Top that’s said to be “full of meat for the year to come”.
2023-12-19T06:30:00Z
Three new drinks pay homage to sweet Japanese traditions.
2023-12-19T13:00:00Z
A whole load of free perks await you just seconds away from the station.
2023-12-19T15:00:00Z
Happy Winter event gives us Pokémon like we’ve never seen them before.
2023-12-19T17:45:00Z
We’re dreaming of a green Christmas.
by MrAJCosplay, Dec 19th 2023
2023-12-20T01:00:00Z
Sometimes we just don’t know when to quit in the name of strange cooking experiments.
2023-12-20T03:15:00Z
New zodiac drink is fiery in many ways.
posted on 2023-12-20 02:44 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Taichi Ishidate directs project with illustrations by Shiori Yamazaki, story by Ayano Sato
2023-12-20T06:00:00Z
Mr. Sato gets way more than he bargained for.
2023-12-20T13:30:00Z
Come face-to-face with the mystical dragon that resides in the Ryujin River.
2023-12-20T15:00:00Z
Add a plate of gyoza and you can eat and drink for less than 25 cents a day!
posted on 2023-12-20 15:00 EST by Anita Tai
‘Theater-style live entertainment’ attraction to be added in spring 2024
Dec 20th 2023
‘Initial D’ Eurobeat legends Dave Rodgers and MOTSU team up for dream collaboration album, out now!
posted on 2023-12-20 18:00 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
Kosaku Shima, the ever-popular character from the Kosaku Shima series, was named the Deputy Governor of Saga Prefecture. And his secretary is his biggest fan.
2023-12-21T02:00:00Z
Dom Dom Burger’s latest outside-the-box burger goes into our stomach.
2023-12-21T03:30:00Z
Japanese customer service pulls through to make up for a sweet tragedy.
Dec 20, 2023 10:12 PM CST
Filming took place in New Zealand
Dec 20, 2023 11:01 PM CST
Both appear together for a month long event!
Dec 21st 2023
Dec 21st 2023
Embark on a Musical Odyssey with a Fusion of Dance-Pop, Piano Rock, and Electro Pop
2023-12-21T07:00:00Z
Why wait for New Year’s to start the lucky bag/sweet snack fun?
2023-12-21T13:00:00Z
This multi-block queue has to be seen to be believed, as people spend hours lining up due to traditional beliefs.
2023-12-21T15:00:00Z
Wow! Such monument! So Chiba!
2023-12-21T16:30:00Z
Super-affordable Garigari-kun will become a little less so.
posted on 2023-12-21 16:02 EST by Alex Mateo
Quirks go beyond in attraction from March 1-August 14
posted on 2023-12-21 18:00 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
Get your ski on with some Pokémon with the Nippon Ski Resort Development Kids Program.
2023-12-22T02:30:00Z
Nikumeshi Okamoto rises from the ashes of its predecessor with a new take on Japanese curry.
2023-12-22T03:55:00Z
Start the year right with lucky mugs and tumblers from Starbucks.
2023-12-22T04:10:00Z
Fried chicken specialists make cheese the star with new limited-edition menu items.
2023-12-22T04:30:00Z
From limited-edition drinks to sweets and secret deals, these 10 ideas will help you get the best out of your trip to Starbucks in Japan.
Dec 22nd 2023
2023-12-22T13:00:00Z
Walk away with garnets, amethysts, rubies and sapphires at this little-known tourist spot.
2023-12-22T16:00:00Z
Sometimes the best designs are the ones that surprise you from the inside out.
Dec 22, 2023 6:45 PM CST
Demon Slayer songs will be sung for 5 consecutive years
2023-12-23T01:30:00Z
Yes, Japan’s Christmas fried chicken tradition is great too, but if you want turkey, this is a quick, simple, and affordable option
2023-12-23T02:00:00Z
Plus, there’s a matcha sandwich coming our way, but it won’t be that easy to find.
2023-12-23T09:30:00Z
For those who want to enjoy sake but are daunted by the alcohol content.
2023-12-23T13:40:00Z
Tough-talking Shinjuku hosts apparently don’t approve of such get-rich-quick dreams.
posted on 2023-12-23 18:00 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
Comic Market receives prestigious award for service through Japan Red Cross blood drives
2023-12-24T01:00:00Z
There was one surprising sushi that we never expected to love, but now we’re a major fan!
2023-12-24T06:00:00Z
Christmas chicken gets complicatedly delicious.
2023-12-24T14:00:00Z
Mr. Sato has an idea.
2023-12-24T15:30:00Z
Add this to your list of novelty accommodations!
2023-12-24T17:30:00Z
Please note that this article and its included video contain flashing lights and gaudy colors.
2023-12-25T02:00:00Z
Happy holidays to our readers around the world!
Dec 24, 2023 11:30 PM CST
Pre-orders will be accepted from January 10, 2024
2023-12-26T01:00:00Z
Annual Shibuya gathering brings together dateless demonstrators.