Kabukicho plaza has become a symbol of teen vagrancy in the capital. The Kabukicho district of Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward is one of the liveliest entertainment areas in the cities, packed with bars,... Read more »

Some things have an incalculable value. A big hassle of traveling abroad is trying to figure out the currency of a different country, but our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma found a device on... Read more »

There’s nothing for sale inside the machine, but Okinawan spirits and delicious deserts are waiting on the other side. Recently, we were walking down the street in the city of Ishigaki in... Read more »

Can the Laughing Sensor Orangutang bring a comforting motherly presence to our office? In the office, certain members of the SoraNews24 office have a sort of familial role. Mr. Sato’s experience and... Read more »

It’s time to chow down on all of the pastries inspired by Fujiya’s famous brand of Milky candy and its little girl mascot, Peko-chan. Perhaps no other candy holds as special of... Read more »

By now, most of the internet has met Punch the Monkey. The Japanese macaque was born at Ichikawa City Zoo, spent his infancy in the hands of zookeepers after being abandoned by... Read more »

Evangelion director Hideaki Anno shares heartwarming photos of recent meeting with Miyazaki in his Tokyo atelier. If you’ve been thinking about Studio Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki and wondering how he’s... Read more »

International artists coming to Japan in 2026 include arena-filling K-pop groups, legendary rock bands and rising alternative acts. Japan remains a major stop on global tours. Concerts fill venues such as Tokyo... Read more »

Simply add hot water and you can easily make hot spring eggs at home. Our reporter Go Hatori is addicted to hot spring eggs, or “onsen tamago” as they’re known in Japanese.... Read more »