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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.
NY Serves Up a Traditional Japanese Breakfast

NY Serves Up a Traditional Japanese Breakfast

For those living in the Big Apple who want to taste a traditional Japanese breakfast, look no further than Okonomi's 'ichiju-sansai' plate!

A Whole New Kind of (Green!) Spread

A Whole New Kind of (Green!) Spread

Verde, a Japanese company well known for its fruit jams, is changing up its dispenser packs to include a rather unique Japanese flavor.

Look Out for One Punch Woman!

Look Out for One Punch Woman!

This female cosplayer will knock you out in just one punch!

8 Models, 1 Secret

8 Models, 1 Secret

Can you guess the secret behind this video by Shiseido?

Sliding Down to Safety, Castle Style

Sliding Down to Safety, Castle Style

This is one slide we hope no one has to use!

Sakura Butter Potato Chips Have Arrived!

Sakura Butter Potato Chips Have Arrived!

Get ready to sink your teeth into a new cherry-blossom-infused snack.

Brush Up on Your Japanese Buddhism Knowledge

Brush Up on Your Japanese Buddhism Knowledge

Impress your friends by showcasing your knowledge of the differences between Japan's two main religions, Shinto and Buddhism—or wow them with the origin of those cute, one-eyed, red 'daruma' dolls.

Sake-Flavored Kit Kats

Sake-Flavored Kit Kats

Nestlé Japan certainly isn't afraid to break the mold when it comes to creating exotic Kit Kat flavors. The newest member of the chocolate wafer family includes another popular Japanese product—sake.

Top 10 Sweet Souvenirs from Tokyo Station

Top 10 Sweet Souvenirs from Tokyo Station

Before jetting off back to your home country—or boarding a bullet train to Kyoto—you'll definitely want to arrive early at Tokyo Station and shop around for the perfect sweet souvenir to bring with you.

An Unbreakable Sailor Bond

An Unbreakable Sailor Bond

Much like how the sailor soldiers relied on each other through tough times, these 10 cosplayers all support one another as they navigate through the world of anime conventions.

Rent an Island for a Day

Rent an Island for a Day

For about as much as a month's rent in Tokyo, you can reserve an island for a day off the coast of Kanagawa Prefecture.

Harry Potter Gets a Cute Anime Makeover!

Harry Potter Gets a Cute Anime Makeover!

13 Harry Potter characters are going to be 'anime'-ted in an all-new merchandise line.

DIY Origami Peacock Chopstick Rest

DIY Origami Peacock Chopstick Rest

Don't know what to do with your paper chopstick cover? Why not fold it into a beautiful origami peacock to rest your chopsticks on?

A Match Made in Chocolate Heaven

A Match Made in Chocolate Heaven

A litany of mouth-watering matcha chocolates from Kyoto.

Try the First Kit Kat Ever Made with Toppings!

Try the First Kit Kat Ever Made with Toppings!

Sprinkled with crunchy almonds and tangy cranberry bits on top, this is one chocolate bar you'll want to nab before it's gone!

All-Female Stage Troupe to Perform in US

All-Female Stage Troupe to Perform in US

The immensely popular and talented Takarazuka Revue will be performing a toe-tapping show in New York for the first time in decades.

Love Knows No Boundaries

Love Knows No Boundaries

Equal Wedding Japan offers traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies to all nationalities, genders, and sexual orientations in locations like on a Noh stage or in a samurai village.

This Ramen Has a Sweet Treat!

This Ramen Has a Sweet Treat!

Hidden among the chopped green onions and juicy pork slices is a topping that's the essence of Valentine's Day sweets.

Beautifully Crafted 'Sakura' Glasses

Beautifully Crafted 'Sakura' Glasses

With a bit of condensation, these gorgeous glasses will leave a 'sakura' outline wherever you choose to set your glass.

A Delicious 3-Course Meal Featuring Soba!

A Delicious 3-Course Meal Featuring Soba!

Tucked away in the mountains of Saga Prefecture lies a soba restaurant like no other.

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