# shinkansen (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover shinkansen. Page: Feed: --- ## [Wait, some Shinkansen trains already have private booths that only cost 1,500 yen for an hour?](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/22/wait-some-shinkansen-trains-already-have-private-booths-that-only-cost-1500-yen-for-an-hour/) _2026-08-22 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ High-speed serenity has been low-key available on the Shinkansen for a long time with hardly anyone noticing it. A new Supreme Class is coming to Shinkansen trains this fall, offering luxurious private cabins for those with deep pockets. It turns out, though, that some bullet trains in Japan have quietly had available private booths for \[…\] ## [German woman rescued from Mt. Fuji after suffering altitude sickness symptoms, hiking to peak anyway](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/22/german-woman-rescued-from-mt-fuji-after-suffering-altitude-sickness-symptoms-hiking-to-peak-anyway/) _2026-08-22 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Visited same medical center on way up and down the mountain. August 20 was a bad day for good judgement on Mt. Fuji. We already looked at the story of a 7-year-old Japanese boy whose dad left him to fend for himself on the side of Japan’s tallest mountain, and it turns out that on \[…\] ## [KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi collection that takes moon-viewing to extreme levels](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/22/kfc-japan-unveils-new-tsukimi-collection-that-takes-moon-viewing-to-extreme-levels/) _2026-08-22 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Eggs run wild for this ever-evolving Japanese tradition. As we head towards autumn in Japan, the change of seasons brings with it one of the country’s most famous seasonal events: Tsukimi, or “Moon Viewing”. Traditionally, Tsukimi, which takes place on 25 September this year, involves seasonal foods like round dango rice dumplings, which people enjoy \[…\] ## [Masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases officially licensed anime versions in Japan and U.S.](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/22/masturbatory-aid-maker-tenga-releases-officially-licensed-anime-versions-in-japan-and-u-s/) _2026-08-21 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Hey, look who’s coming to Tenga! Fans of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt had to wait a long time for a follow-up to the anime series’ initial 2010 season. It wasn’t until 15 years later, in the summer of 2025, that New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt finally arrived. However, with the sequel series having \[…\] ## [The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/the-japanese-government-is-ending-its-cool-japan-fund-program/) _2026-08-21 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Cool Japan’s mission has been accomplished, but not because of Cool Japan. Back in 2013, the Japanese government’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry had an idea. What if they created a program to promote the appealing aspects of Japanese culture, including pop culture, to people around the world? This wasn’t going to be a \[…\] ## [Kyoto’s Meiji-era mansion opens a private tearoom with stained glass for just one day](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/kyotos-meiji-era-mansion-opens-a-private-tearoom-with-stained-glass-for-just-one-day/) _2026-08-21 · Elliot Hale · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ A rare East-meets-West tea ceremony in a seldom seen tearoom. A country’s culture is often deep and never-ending, always with new facets to explore, but the point where two cultures meet and blend is no less fascinating. In the case of Japan, it has led to things like the tradition of yoshoku (Western dishes adapted \[…\] ## [7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/7-year-old-boy-left-behind-on-mt-fuji-by-his-own-dad/) _2026-08-21 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Police not pleased with plan of leaving elementary schooler unattended for hours on Japan’s tallest mountain. “This summer, I hiked Mt. Fuji with my dad!” sounds like a pretty cool opening for a kid’s how-I-spent-my-summer-vacation essay. The composition gets less heartwarming, though, if it concludes with “And then I got to meet some policemen after \[…\] ## [Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/sushi-bus-japans-first-conveyor-belt-bus-lets-you-eat-sushi-while-sightseeing-around-tokyo/) _2026-08-21 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Jiro dreams of sushi, but he never would’ve dreamed of this. When you’re visiting Japan on a tight schedule and trying to pack as much as possible into your short time here, being able to do two things at once can be a timesaver. It can also become a weird, surreal and Japan-only experience, if \[…\] ## [Ninja theme park suddenly closes in Japan, shadow warriors undone by shady real estate deals](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/ninja-theme-park-suddenly-closes-in-japan-shadow-warriors-undone-by-shady-real-estate-deals/) _2026-08-21 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ If only some justice-loving shinobi had put a stop to things before Ise Ninja Kingdom had to shut down. It would seem like right now would be a great time to operate a ninja theme park in Japan. With the yen at its lowest value in decades, the country is receiving record-breaking numbers of foreign \[…\] ## [Burger King Japan brings back its insane all-you-can-eat One Pounder Challenge](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/21/burger-king-japan-brings-back-its-insane-all-you-can-eat-one-pounder-challenge/) _2026-08-20 · Elliot Hale · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Can you eat more than 12 mega burgers in just 45 minutes for a chance at winning the national final? Fast-food enthusiasts, please prepare yourselves: Burger King Japan’s legendary One Pounder Challenge is back for its third and final round in 2026, and it’s as gloriously tasty as ever. The star of this all-you-can-eat extravaganza \[…\] ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vSR0opWL6ym7) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [You can send your suitcase from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Shinkansen for same-day delivery… but it’ll cost you](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/you-can-send-your-suitcase-from-tokyo-to-kyoto-on-the-shinkansen-for-same-day-delivery-but-itll-cost-you/) _2026-08-20 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Overlooked luggage-forwarding service will become easier to use this autumn, especially for tourists staying in private rentals like Airbnbs. A ride on the Shinkansen is one of the most enjoyable ways to get around Japan, but the only downside is having to deal with your luggage during the journey. There does appear to be light \[…\] ## [Why do foreign tourists queue up to eat at Tokyo Little House?](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/why-do-foreign-tourists-queue-up-to-eat-at-tokyo-little-house-2/) _2026-08-20 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Little converted Japanese house has a very big following. With tourism booming in Japan, so too are some of the country’s cafes and restaurants that have become popular on social media. For locals who aren’t tapped into the inbound-tourist algorithm, though, the places that are now attracting queues can be a bit of a mystery, \[…\] ## [Japanese man arrested after pretending to be foreigner while trying to rob convenience store](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/japanese-man-arrested-after-pretending-to-be-foreigner-while-trying-to-rob-convenience-store/) _2026-08-20 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Attempt to pass himself off as a foreigner reveals possible link to another crime too. In the early morning hours of August 18, at around 2:30 a.m., a lone man walked into the Oizumi Yoshida branch of Japanese convenience store chain Lawson in the town of Oizumi, Gunma Prefecture. The only other person in the \[…\] ## [Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/anime-fans-can-now-wear-a-seiko-watch-inspired-by-japans-one-piece-shinkansen/) _2026-08-20 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Beautiful timepiece combines two things Japan is famous for: anime and precision timekeeping. If you love Japanese bullet trains as much as you love anime/manga One Piece and classic Japanese timepieces, then there’s a brand new collector’s item to add to your wish list: a Seiko watch inspired by the One Piece Shinkansen. The watch \[…\] ## [“New York-style” tsukimi mochi burgers to appear at Wendy’s Japan this fall](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/new-york-style-tsukimi-mochi-burgers-to-appear-at-wendys-japan-this-fall/) _2026-08-20 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ A fusion of Japanese and American influences is converging to kick off moon-viewing burger season. Japan is understandably fond of its indigenous culinary culture. However, it’s also a nation with an unabashed enthusiasm for adopting tasty foods that originated overseas, so it’s not uncommon for hamburger chains in Japan to lean into the American-ness of \[…\] ## [7-Eleven Japan brings back best-selling flat croissant that became a hit on social media](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/7-eleven-japan-brings-back-best-selling-flat-croissant-that-became-a-hit-on-social-media/) _2026-08-19 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Meet the newest Japanese convenience store find that’s soon to flood your feed. If you’ve been scrolling through social media looking for the latest convenience store food find, there’s a good chance you might soon see an unusual-looking pastry from 7-Eleven taking over your feed. The pastry goes by the Japanese name “Karikku Juwassan”, combining \[…\] ## [Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/20/studio-ghibli-unveils-new-interactive-stationery-dioramas-that-bring-anime-movies-to-life-on-your-desk/) _2026-08-19 · Oona McGee · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away characters set the scene for desktop adventures with special details that fans will love. Studio Ghibli has a remarkable talent for conjuring up delightfully charming animated worlds, drawing us into the intriguing lives of the characters in ways that are both intimate and magical. Now there’s an enticing way \[…\] ## [Pokémon and Polaroid reveal collaboration with adorable Pikachu and Eeveelution camera and film](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/19/pokemon-and-polaroid-reveal-collaboration-with-adorable-pikachu-and-eeveelution-camera-and-film/) _2026-08-19 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Soon you’ll be able to use your Pokémon camera to take Pokémon photos, and then keep them in a Pokémon album too. The Pokémon franchise is built on the idea that there’s a lot of cool stuff in the world, and the only way to find it is to get out there and start looking. \[…\] ## [New Shinkansen Supreme Class private cabins get try-before-you-ride displays at Tokyo, other stations](https://soranews24.com/2026/08/19/new-shinkansen-supreme-class-private-cabins-get-try-before-you-ride-displays-at-tokyo-other-stations/) _2026-08-19 · Casey Baseel · SoraNews24 —Japan News—_ Wondering if this extra luxury on your Japan trip is worth the extra ticket cost? Here’s a free way to find out. Japan’s fastest trains are getting an extra dash of fanciness this fall, as the Shinkansen is adding private and semi-private cabins to the connected Tokaido and Sanyo bullet train lines that stretch from \[…\]