Japan's black cat Halloween donuts are popular and require pre-orders.

Mister Donut has launched a new cat-shaped Halloween donut, the Black Thunder Cat, available by reservation throughout October.

Japanese factories enhance efficiency by using video game development techniques, collaborating with Fortnite's creator.

Maruwa's factory uses a game-like system called Real Focus, developed with Epic Games, to boost employee productivity and engagement.

Mr. Sato's feelings about taking his wife's surname are unclear.

Ten years after changing his surname to his wife’s, Mr. Sato finds joy in his decision, outweighing the hassles.

Osaka police to patrol using motorized kick scooters.

Osaka police will use motorized kick scooters for patrols amid rising violations, but public skepticism about their effectiveness persists.

Jeopardy question on Demon Slayer highlights anime's progress and challenges in the U.S.

Contestants on Jeopardy missed a $2,000 question about Demon Slayer, highlighting anime's growing popularity but limited recognition in the U.S.

Explore travel distance from Tokyo with 5,000 yen!

Two reporters from SoraNews24 traveled from Tokyo to see who could go farther on a 5,000 yen budget.

Three reasons DHS Pokémon video is nonsensical.

The DHS has poorly used Pokémon clips and its theme song to compare anime to serious law enforcement actions, confusing viewers.

Japanese city enacts ordinance limiting smartphone use, affecting non-residents too.

Toyoake, Japan, limits smartphone use to two hours daily for all residents, aiming to encourage better time management and sleep.

New Japanese KitKat flavor mimics zunda milkshake.

Nestlé has released a limited-edition Zunda Shake KitKat featuring sweet edamame paste, available from October 2023 to March 2026.

Tokyo sex worker arrested after claiming need for tuition money but spent it on hosts.

A woman was arrested for fraud after falsely claiming she needed tuition money, instead spending it on drinking at clubs.

Nagano city reconsiders support program for female entrepreneurs.

Chino city's program for female entrepreneurs, named "GETTO," faced backlash for its unfortunate connotation related to the Holocaust.

Japan PM candidate involved in astroturfing scandal.

Shinjiro Koizumi's campaign faced backlash for unethical astroturfing practices amid his bid for Prime Minister in Japan.