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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.
The Goose that Laid the Golden... Candy Bar?

The Goose that Laid the Golden... Candy Bar?

While it may seem like something out of a fairy tale, Kit Kat has officially announced it will start selling Kit Kats encased in real gold!

Keep Your Neck Warm with a Cat Scarf!

Keep Your Neck Warm with a Cat Scarf!

Don't worry, it's not made out of cats—but a purchase could actually help one.

Heed These Warnings from the Dynasty Warriors

Heed These Warnings from the Dynasty Warriors

The Kanagawa Kohoku Police, Yokohama City Transportation Bureau, and Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors have teamed up to combat poor train etiquette in a series of hilarious posters.

The World's Tiniest Sushi Rolls

The World's Tiniest Sushi Rolls

Watching the making of tiny sushi will alleviate stress and make you ache at the cuteness!

Dine with Your Feline or Canine Companion

Dine with Your Feline or Canine Companion

Nestlé is putting the 'cat' back into 'catering' by offering a special delivery service for humans and pets alike.

Can You Escape?

Can You Escape?

Japan has hopped on the escape room train and now offers puzzle-solving games for Chinese and English-speaking tourists.

A Glimpse of Life in the 1800s

A Glimpse of Life in the 1800s

Explore the day-to-day lives of Japanese citizens during the late 1800s.

'Eye-Popping' 3-D Manga

'Eye-Popping' 3-D Manga

The 3-D manga trend shows no signs of slowing down!

Ukiyo-e in Californ-i-ay

Ukiyo-e in Californ-i-ay

One early 20th century Japanese artist helped strengthen the cultural bridge between Japan and the U.S. by recreating the Golden State in ukiyo-e.

TP So Delicious You'll Want to Eat It

TP So Delicious You'll Want to Eat It

Toilet paper that gives fruit roll-ups a whole new meaning.

A Complete Sushi Guide in One Picture

A Complete Sushi Guide in One Picture

Don't know what to order? Refer to this handy and informative pictograph!

Make a French 'Sushi' Dessert!

Make a French 'Sushi' Dessert!

How do you make a savory Japanese delicacy into a sweet dessert?

Koi-Shaped Sushi Will Make Your Head Swim

Koi-Shaped Sushi Will Make Your Head Swim

An Oita-based shop has found a way to make your sushi swim again.

High-Speed Sushi Quiz!

High-Speed Sushi Quiz!

Think you're the ultimate sushi extraordinaire? Take these rapid video quizzes to find out!

The Big Mac Maki

The Big Mac Maki

Can a Big Mac hamburger be pressed into a sushi roll?

The Inspring Tale of a NYC Sushi Chef

The Inspring Tale of a NYC Sushi Chef

A talented Japanese sushi chef brings his passion to Manhattan.

Watch American Kids Try Sushi!

Watch American Kids Try Sushi!

American kids are given popular Japanese nigiri sushi for the first time, resulting in hilariously entertaining reactions!

Niigata Lantern Festival

Niigata Lantern Festival

No need to venture all the way to Thailand to view this lantern festival. Just hop on the bullet train to Niigata!

Get Spirited Away With This Yakisoba

Get Spirited Away With This Yakisoba

Learn how to make this delicious No-Face on top of your fried soba noodle dish!

You Can Learn Japanese with Minecraft?!

You Can Learn Japanese with Minecraft?!

What better way to use your language skills than making friends all over the world while avoiding being crushed to death by spiked ceilings or knocked into a bottomless pit?

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