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Tokyo Station: Sake, Oden & Kotatsu Bar!
Ryogoku Station transforms into 'Oden de Atsukan Station' this winter! Enjoy hot sake, oden, and kotatsu on a platform closed to the public for 30 years.
Source: SoraNews24
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Tokyo: Free Showa Era Time Travel!
Celebrate 100 years since the Showa era began at Otemachi Place in Tokyo from December 8-12, 2025. Experience a retro living room, vintage items, secondhand books, and classic 'koppe-pan'!
Source: SoraNews24
Transport•
Shinkansen Adds Trains on Golden Route
More Shinkansen bullet trains are being added to Japan’s popular "golden route" between Tokyo and Osaka. New trains at peak times and early-morning/late-night departures will make travel easier.
Source: SoraNews24
Food•
Cheese Sushi Taste Test: Japan's Best Chains
Craving cheesy sushi? A recent taste test compared cheese-topped sushi at major conveyor belt sushi chains in Japan, revealing some surprisingly gouda options. Find out which chain offers the best balance of cheese and traditional flavors for your next sushi adventure.
Source: SoraNews24
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Smell the Future at Tokyo Skytree!
Experience cutting-edge scent technology at Tokyo Skytree's Nioi-ten Plus+ exhibit. Try the 'Mouth of Truth Odor Quiz' or the 'Scent Tunnel' for a unique sensory adventure.
Source: SoraNews24
Food•
Matcha Burritos at 7-Eleven Japan!
7-Eleven Japan is now selling Matcha Burritos, a sweet and savory snack featuring matcha, azuki red beans, and mochi. This unique convenience store find offers a taste of traditional Japanese sweets in an unexpected format.
Source: SoraNews24
Transport•
Nagano's Giant Escalator Leads to a Hot Spring!
Discover a surprising roadside attraction on the Joshinetsu Expressway in Nagano: a massive escalator. It leads to Miharashi no Yu, a super bathhouse with stunning views and relaxing hot springs.
Source: SoraNews24
Travel Alerts•
Japanese Man Scammed Out of ¥21 Million
A 53-year-old in Shiga Prefecture lost a significant amount of money in a phone scam. The con artists exploited his lack of understanding about modern banking.
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Japan's Top TikTok Songs of 2025
TikTok reveals its Year in Music 2025, highlighting Japan's top songs. Discover the viral tracks and artists shaping Japan's music scene.
Source: SoraNews24
Events•
Japan's Last Pandas Leaving Ueno Zoo Next Month
Ueno Zoo's beloved panda twins, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, are returning to China in late January, with public viewing ending January 25. This departure marks the end of pandas in Japan for the first time in 54 years.
Source: SoraNews24
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