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Black Thunder Chocolate Bar Fishing Lures!
Japan's popular Black Thunder chocolate bar is now a fishing lure! Available in Spring 2026, these unique lures will also be sold early at the Fishing Festival 2026 in Yokohama.
Source: SoraNews24
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Giant Sushi Roll for Japan's Setsubun!
Aeon supermarket is releasing a massive 'Gokubutomaki' sushi roll for Setsubun. This super-thick ehomaki, packed with 26 fillings, promises good luck for the coming year.
Source: SoraNews24
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Shinkansen Starbucks: 6 Tips for Travelers
Starbucks opened its first store on a Shinkansen platform at Shin-Yokohama Station. Here are six essential tips for using the automated store quickly and easily without missing your train.
Source: SoraNews24
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Human Organs Found in Osaka Market
A large amount of what appear to be human organs were discovered in an Osaka wholesale market. Police are investigating the incident as a case of illegal dumping, potentially involving medical waste.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Sakura School Name Sparks Kamikaze Concerns in Japan
A proposed name for a new middle school in Fukuoka, Japan, has drawn criticism due to its overlap with a WWII kamikaze aircraft. The name, Ohka Middle School (桜花), uses kanji for "sakura" and "flower," but also evokes memories of the MXY-7 Ohka flying bomb.
Source: SoraNews24
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Dating a Monk in Japan: A Modern Twist
A Japanese reporter's dating app adventure led to an unexpected match with a Buddhist monk. This highlights the evolving cultural landscape of romance and religion in Japan.
Source: SoraNews24
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Naruto Theme Park Coming to France in 2026
Naruto Konoha Land is opening at Parc Spirou Provence in France in 2026. The new area will feature a Kyubi Unchained roller coaster and a Rasengan Chakra Rotation ride.
Source: SoraNews24
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Starbucks Japan: Zodiac Yuzu Latte for 2026
Starbucks Japan is celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse with a limited-edition Yuzu Honey Tea Latte. The chilled cup features auspicious Japanese designs and seasonal motifs, making it a perfect cultural treat for visitors.
Source: SoraNews24
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Men's Room, Women Cleaners: A Japan Restroom Reality
A recent survey reveals that many Japanese men feel discomfort with female janitors in men's restrooms. This common practice reflects Japan's janitorial demographics, but sparks debate about comfort levels.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan: Colostomy Bag Fashion Show Coming to Paris
A Japanese group will showcase a fashion show in Paris in 2026 featuring colostomy bags and stoma equipment. The Stoma Néo-Art Project aims to destigmatize medical equipment through art and fashion, using traditional Kyoto kimono craftsmanship.
Source: SoraNews24
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