Author: Casey Baseel

We’re not quite sure what to expect when we head out on a day trip from Tokyo to see the Great Buddha of Kamagaya. Even if you don’t have a … Read More

Veteran voice actor orders everyone to stay safe during state of emergency. There’s an odd dual-reality to the mood in Japan these days. On the one hand, the Tokyo Olympics … Read More

The one million-Pokémon Dollar bike that drove you crazy as a kid is back. By the very nature of their gameplay, the Pokémon video games attract people with a compulsive … Read More

Latest example of great customer service in Japan comes in response to visiting journalist’s call for help. Japanese companies have a well-deserved reputation for outstanding customer service, and that includes … Read More

It’s like a time travel adventure for your mouth. Something that makes curry unique among staple foods in Japan is that it’s pretty easy to determine, more or less, when … Read More

After four years, the Kimono Project is complete. Back in 2017, Japanese international outreach organization Imagine Oneworld started the Kimono Project, with the aim of creating a unique kimono pattern … Read More

It was a rough year for Japan’s non-onsen bathhouses, but a comeback might be on the way. Onsen (hot springs) have been part of Japanese culture for centuries, but they’ve … Read More

Head of state also picks up an amazing One Piece souvenir that any fan would treasure. When French president Emmanuel Macron arrived in Japan last week, there were two highly … Read More

When we saw an international Olympic journalist’s plea for help with one of Japan’s greatest foods, we knew this was a job for SoraNews24! One of the most direct ways … Read More

Siblings look to electrify the badminton competition at the Tokyo Olympics. Part of what makes the Olympics special is that it’s an opportunity for sports that might not otherwise attract … Read More