Culture•
Japan's Top TikTok Songs of 2025
TikTok reveals its Year in Music 2025, highlighting Japan's top songs. Discover the viral tracks and artists shaping Japan's music scene.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture News (Page 267)
Culture•
Japan: Support Grows for Female Imperial Succession
A recent poll shows strong support in Japan for allowing women to inherit the imperial throne, potentially altering centuries of tradition. This shift could impact the future of the Imperial Family and discussions surrounding cultural preservation for visitors.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Japan's Kanji of the Year: "Bear" Wins 2025
The kanji for "bear" (熊) has been chosen as Japan's Kanji of the Year for 2025, reflecting a year marked by increased bear encounters. What does this mean for travelers? Be extra cautious when hiking in rural areas.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Okinawa's Unexpected German Castle
Discover a replica of a German castle on Miyako Island, Okinawa! The Ueno German Cultural Village offers a unique blend of tropical scenery and European history.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Gundam x Reebok: New GQuuuuuuX Pumps!
Mobile Suit Gundam and Reebok have teamed up to release stylish GQuuuuuuX sneakers. Two models of Reebok's Instapump Fury 94 are available, inspired by the Gundam GQuuuuuuX and Red Gundam.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
US Loves Japan's High-Tech Toilets!
Toto's Washlets are booming in the U.S., becoming the fastest-growing market for these high-tech toilets. This surge is partly due to increased awareness from tourism and a desire for enhanced hygiene.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Totoro Gamaguchi Pouches at Ghibli Stores!
Studio Ghibli's Donguri Kyowakoku stores are restocked with adorable Totoro gamaguchi pouches. These sleek silicone pouches are perfect for holding accessories, keys, or coins.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Japan Lottery: Can Poop Bring Good Luck?
A SoraNews24 reporter experiments with a unique luck-boosting strategy for Japan's year-end lottery: minimal post-poop cleaning. Will a dirty butthole lead to riches in the Nenmatsu Jumbo Takarakuji?
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Concert Etiquette in Japan: To Sing or Not to Sing?
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? A professional musician weighs in on the ongoing debate about concert etiquette, offering insights for travelers attending live music events.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Merry Christmas from Japan!
SoraNews24 wishes everyone a merry Christmas and happy holidays! They're enjoying Japan's top songs and planning trips on the Final Fantasy Shinkansen.
Source: SoraNews24
Unlock the Hidden Side of Japan
Join thousands of travelers getting exclusive weekly guides to festivals, culture, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. We share secrets you won't find in standard guidebooks.
We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.