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All About SoraNews24
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SoraNews24 is a bilingual news blog. Since our humble launch in 2008 we’ve built a massive fan base by reporting the interesting, strange and random.
Which Country Is Most Accepting of Alcohol?

Which Country Is Most Accepting of Alcohol?

You may be surprised to find where Japan ranks on how the world views alcohol consumption.

This Is One 'Cool' Sake Glass!

This Is One 'Cool' Sake Glass!

A sake glass that keeps your drink cool while you drink it? We'll toast to that!

Sample Some Sake Before Your Next Flight

Sample Some Sake Before Your Next Flight

If you're in Osaka Airport trying to kill time before your departure, why not sample a cup of sake for just ¥100!

Take Your Date Chocolate Mining

Take Your Date Chocolate Mining

Want to find the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day this year? How about mining for chocolate in Isetan's Shinjuku department store?

Sweet Disney Princess Treats

Sweet Disney Princess Treats

These treats are as sweet and cute as the Dinsey Princess characters themselves!

Palm-Sized Japanese Buildings & Furniture

Palm-Sized Japanese Buildings & Furniture

Smaller than a thumbnail, but with tons of detail, these miniature dioramas would be perfect for Ghibli's Arrietty!

An Inside Look into Japanese Graphic Design

An Inside Look into Japanese Graphic Design

Ever wonder what makes a Japanese poster so... Japanese? Here are 10 techniques observed by the graphic design world that typify Japanese style.

Stunning Ghibli Character Collage

Stunning Ghibli Character Collage

How many different Ghibli characters can you spot in this picture?

Go Behind the Scenes at the Pocky Factory!

Go Behind the Scenes at the Pocky Factory!

Curious about how the popular chocolate snack stick is made? Thanks to Glico’s newly released video, you can tour the factory from the comfort of your home!

Cast of 2016 Death Note Movie Finally Revealed

Cast of 2016 Death Note Movie Finally Revealed

The wait is over! The cast for the sequel to the two-part Death Note movies released in 2006 is finally here!

Quench Your Thirst with Sakura Pepsi

Quench Your Thirst with Sakura Pepsi

Forget beer! Cherry blossom-flavored Pepsi is here and it's the perfect accent to any cherry blossom viewing party.

Disney's Not-Quite Japanese Breakfast

Disney's Not-Quite Japanese Breakfast

Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii offers a traditional Japanese breakfast with a difference—and three key errors. Can you spot them in this photo? (Hint: It's not the fruit!)

This Company Certainly has a Green Thumb!

This Company Certainly has a Green Thumb!

Temporary staffing company Pasona Group is giving a whole new meaning to the term 'green business.'

3 Tips on Japanese Food Presentation

3 Tips on Japanese Food Presentation

You may have some Japanese recipes down pat, but what about the presentation?

Advanced Japanese Dining Etiquette is Hard!

Advanced Japanese Dining Etiquette is Hard!

Think just not standing up your chopsticks in the rice bowl is enough? Even some Japanese diners—and long-term residents—don't know these detailed etiquette tips!

A Picturesque Glimpse into the Past

A Picturesque Glimpse into the Past

This collection of postcards, dating back to the early 1900s, provides a beautiful snapshot of Japanese history.

The Galaxy Will Never Be the Same

The Galaxy Will Never Be the Same

What happens when you cross the Imperial Army from Star Wars with Gundam? You get some of the most intense-looking action figures we've ever seen.

Rest Your Wrists On These Cute Cushions

Rest Your Wrists On These Cute Cushions

Do your wrists ever get tired as you work diligently at your desk? Relieve some of that tension with a little help from these adorable characters!

Back to Basics with Hello Kitty

Back to Basics with Hello Kitty

Looking for something different from the typical smartphone? Relive the simplicity of the '90s with Ola Inc.'s adorable new Hello Kitty flip phone.

Ginormous Anime Snow Sculptures

Ginormous Anime Snow Sculptures

It seems the 2016 Sapporo Snow Festival has some larger-than-life anime characters in store!

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