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
Hanami season arrives early with this limited-edition collection of mugs, tumblers, gifts, and Stanley cups. One of the things we look forward to as we inch closer to spring in Japan is the soon-to-be
For Kokone Kondo, cyber bullying has only deepened the heartbreak of being unable to compete in back-to-back Winter Games due to injury.
Tokyo police arrested a yakuza member for attending a baseball game, reminding everyone of the 2003 ban. This rule extends to the entire Tokyo Dome venue, potentially affecting idol concerts as well.
Sumitomo Forestry acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.1 billion. This move will make the Japanese company the fifth-largest homebuilder in the US.
Mister Donut is Japan’s most broadly loved donut chain, but this kind of behavior is more divisive. Recently, a debate broke out online in Japan regarding Mister Donut. The topic wasn’t whether or not
Police in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture, have arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in the death of an 82-year-old man on a bicycle in…
Mr. Sato leads an office roundtable discussion on weird things Japanese schools have said “Nope, you can’t do that” about. As we’ve touched on recently, Japan is currently in the grip of sticker fever
Efforts to foster an environment that welcomes those with and without disabilities have helped one student realize her dream of studying abroad.
What sounds like a crime against food, turned out to be a cute and delicious surprise. With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, it’s time to start thinking about what to present to your loved one, w
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