Tokyo is home to nearly 14 million people, yet many long-term residents describe it as one of the loneliest cities they have lived in. That paradox sits at the center of Mark... Read more »
There’s one level in this underground dungeon that can only be seen, but not accessed, by the public. “There’s something that’s been bothering me on my commute, so could you please look... Read more »
Tiny plump badges with a lot of heart, and they’re affordably priced too. When you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli, the love doesn’t fade when you grow up – in fact, it... Read more »
Mr. Sato heads to the SoraKitchen with a bowl of pancake batter, a tube of mayo, and a desire to know if, and how, this cooking hack works. Pancakes are one of... Read more »
Restaurant known for numbingly spicy ramen and intimidatingly long lines lures us out in the Tokyo snow. As we headed to bed last Saturday night, meteorologists warned us that snow was on... Read more »
Are you ready to go on the scariest cruise of your life? Escape rooms in Japan know no bounds, with people being encouraged to escape from hotels, trains, and haunted manors. Now,... Read more »
Matcha mirin nama chocolate sounds, looks, and tastes fancy, but is super-easy to make. With Valentine’s Day coming up, all of Japan is thinking about chocolate…but here at SoraNews24, we’re thinking about... Read more »
Life of crime or live baseball fan? You can only choose one. There are a whole lot of reasons to not make the decision to lead a life of crime. Aside from... Read more »
Veteran contractor becomes senior thief. A lot has been said about the reasons for Japan’s low crime rate. Some people point to Confucian philosophy, while others look for more modern factors such... Read more »
There’s a reason hotels don’t use this number for their rooms. In Japan, the numbers “4” (“shi”) and “9” (“ku”) are associated with death and suffering, due to the way the word... Read more »