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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.
Tokyo's Top 10 Drinking Districts

Tokyo's Top 10 Drinking Districts

Tokyoites rank the best drinking districts for experiencing the 'real' Tokyo.

The First Ramen Shop to Get a Michelin Star!

The First Ramen Shop to Get a Michelin Star!

Even Ramen Adventures agrees: this is "shoyu" perfection!

How to Fix 7 Common Mistakes in Your Japanese

How to Fix 7 Common Mistakes in Your Japanese

Picking up another language isn't easy, and you're bound to make a few mistakes along the way. But if you brush up on these seven common mistakes, you'll be sounding more and more like a native Japanese speaker!

Suit Up and Prepare for Battle!

Suit Up and Prepare for Battle!

You can't help but get into the samurai spirit after visiting the Samurai Museum in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district!

A Tasteful Take on Cup Noodles

A Tasteful Take on Cup Noodles

Nissin goes a little pop art to advertise its noodles.

10 Dos and Dont's for Visiting Japan

10 Dos and Dont's for Visiting Japan

Before visiting or beginning your life anew in the land of the rising sun, you may want to brush up on some social faux pas in Japan.

The Wait is Over!

The Wait is Over!

Ghibli fans rejoice! A new full-length feature film is set for release in 2016, with some surprising new additions to the crew.

Gorgeous Views from Roppongi Hills

Gorgeous Views from Roppongi Hills

Head over to Roppongi Hills to get a glimpse of some stellar views. Who knows—maybe you'll even see Mount Fuji while you're up there!

Dress Up Your Canine or Feline as a Samurai

Dress Up Your Canine or Feline as a Samurai

Ditch the cutesy puppy or kitty sweaters and get your pet into something more noble—like a samurai costume!

Want a Cardboard Car?

Want a Cardboard Car?

Despite its sleek look, this car is actually made out of cardboard! Just don't try to take it for a spin in the rain.

Home Movies of Pre-War Hiroshima

Home Movies of Pre-War Hiroshima

This home movie from American Marlin D. Farnum offers a glimpse into ordinary citizens' lives in Hiroshima back before World War II.

Style Yourself in Tenpyo Clothing

Style Yourself in Tenpyo Clothing

Want to dress up in some traditional Japanese wear, but find kimono rentals too expensive? A Japanese clothing store in Nara is specializing in Nara-Period clothing at a fraction of the cost of renting a kimono!

9 Weird Japanese Christmas Trees

9 Weird Japanese Christmas Trees

Tired of the tinsel? Are ornaments too ordinary? How about decorating your tree with some of these unique ornaments?

Give Your Pals the Perfect Pokémon Presents

Give Your Pals the Perfect Pokémon Presents

Winter has finally come, and that can only mean one thing: Pokémon Christmas-themed memorabilia!

A Christmas Cake Made Out of... What?!

A Christmas Cake Made Out of... What?!

Set aside the traditional Japanese Christmas strawberry shortcake and sink your carnivore teeth into this meaty cake.

Alone this Christmas? You Don't Have to Be!

Alone this Christmas? You Don't Have to Be!

Thanks to manufacturer Mega House, you can enjoy a Christmas date with a famous Japanese anime voice actress.

Take a Seat, Sliced Cheese!

Take a Seat, Sliced Cheese!

There's a new pre-sliced lunch food in Japanese supermarkets, and it's so soft it melts in your mouth.

Whose Name?

Whose Name?

A new anime film directed by Makoto Shinkai is set for release in August 2016—and it's simply gorgeous!

Making Waves in the Fashion World

Making Waves in the Fashion World

The 2016 spring collection from Russian designer Alena Akhmadullina draws inspiration from an unlikely source: a world-renowned ukiyo-e artist.

6 Great Tokyo Light-Up Spots

6 Great Tokyo Light-Up Spots

Tokyo is ready for its annual end-of-year illumination—but are you?

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