6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (173+ words) There's likely a meaning between the choice of Ghibli anime's artwork to give the visiting politician. As such, many travelers in Japan pick up a Ghibli souvenir or two while they're here, like a Totoro lantern keychain or some No…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (160+ words) A once-adored location in Ikebukuro is down to its last few months. Japan is one of the last bastions of video game arcade culture, but these are tumultuous times for the industry. It's not just little local arcades that have…...

16+ hour, 29+ min ago  (849+ words) Mr. Sato starts his urban exploration of Tokyo to catch a glimpse of local neighborhoods" pasts before they"re changed forever. Baishoin isn"t the only local place for purported divine assistance either. There"s also a Shinto shrine, Arai…...

20+ hour, 29+ min ago  (315+ words) Family Mart convenience stores are looking a little more like an Animal Crossing village these days. Japan's convenience stores aren't just a great place to grab snacks or drinks. They're also stocked with all sorts of sundry daily necessities. But…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (925+ words) New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73SoraNews24 Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today. - " New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (409+ words) New release contains exclusive My Neighbour Totoro products that can't be purchased anywhere else." Mother's Day gift shopping can be a stressful experience when you're looking to find the perfect present, but for fans of Studio Ghibli it's an experience…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (259+ words) Solo-seen sakura are sometimes the best sakura. With sakura season in full swing, a lot of Japanese morning news shows are going out to local cherry blossom spots to interview people enjoying the views. For the most part, they're lighthearted…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (395+ words) Century-old lacquerware company, supplier to the royal family, turns its makie skills to a beloved Fire-type. As a series with a long history, huge cast of characters, and no aversion to merchandising, you can find all sorts of Pok'mon-themed plastic…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (317+ words) Tokyo's best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years'soranews24.com Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today. - " Tokyo's best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years After a…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (15+ words) Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments'soranews24.com...