Events•
Tokyo Station: Sake, Oden & Kotatsu Bar!
Ryogoku Station transforms into 'Oden de Atsukan Station' this winter! Enjoy hot sake, oden, and kotatsu on a platform closed to the public for 30 years.
Source: SoraNews24
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Food•
McDonald's Japan 2026 Lucky Bag Revealed!
McDonald's Japan is teaming up with Francfranc for their 2026 fukubukuro (lucky bag)! Get a sneak peek at the exclusive merchandise and valuable coupons inside this year's must-have New Year's item.
Source: SoraNews24
Travel•
Shimane's Retro Hot Spring Town: Yunotsu Onsen
Discover Yunotsu Onsen in Shimane, a World Heritage site with nostalgic bathhouses and fresh seafood. Explore this hidden gem for a unique cultural experience reminiscent of old Japanese films.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Godzilla x Gap Japan: Kaiju Fashion!
Godzilla and friends are stomping into Gap Japan! The new collection features kaiju-themed sweatshirts, hoodies, and T-shirts.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Evangelion Fishing Gear Hits Japan!
Anime and angling collide! Dress releases new Evangelion-themed fishing lures and gear, perfect for fans hitting Japanese waters.
Source: SoraNews24
Food•
Yokohama: All-You-Can-Eat Crepe Challenge!
Crepe House Tukuru in Yokohama offers an all-you-can-eat crepe deal. The secret to winning this challenge? Alternate sweet crepes with savory okonomiyaki crepes to reset your stomach!
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Gainax Studio Dissolved: End of Evangelion Era
Anime studio Gainax, famed for 'Evangelion,' has dissolved after years of turmoil. Creator Hideaki Anno mourns lost friendships amidst the studio's financial and legal troubles.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Japan's Iconic Hiepita Cooling Strips Discontinued
Hiepita, the cooling forehead strips so popular they became a generic term in Japan, are disappearing from stores. Lion Corporation has ceased production due to declining sales, marking the end of an era for this once-ubiquitous product.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Kyoto's Samurai House to Open Doors!
The Former Maekawa Residence in Kyoto, a site of samurai history, including seppuku and torture, is opening to the public. Visitors can soon explore the building and learn about the Shinsengumi's legendary stories.
Source: SoraNews24
Food•
Ichiran Ramen: China Travel Warning Impact?
Is China's travel warning affecting Tokyo's popular Ichiran ramen? Despite the advisory, Shinjuku branches still see queues, suggesting limited impact on this must-try dining spot.
Source: SoraNews24
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