Sweet or savory? With a whole 25 toppings to choose from, after school is getting a lot more delicious. Casual restaurants like Denny’s have long been frequented by students in Japan as a place to stop by after school for a cheap bite to eat or study for a couple of hours, thanks to the unlimited refills at the drink bar. Back in September, Denny’s Japan released the first phase of their new #Deni-bu project that is aimed at students. With the name using the Japanese “bu” that denotes a school “club”, Denny’s are hoping to create an atmosphere that sees more students stopping by after school, much like they would do for their after school club activities. The first phase consisted of an offer of a serving of fries with the unlimited drink bar for an astounding price of just 500 yen (US$3.20), perfect for enjoying while having a lively conversation with your friends. Seeing as how the normal menu prices for this combination would cost 1,111 yen, it makes it quite a deal. Now, the second phase is being introduced: the “Crispy Crepe”. It involves an arrangement of crepes, one of the most popular desserts among young people in Japan, and uses the same batter as Denny’s Japan’s beloved Caramel Honey Pancake, so there are no doubt high expectations for the Crispy Crepe. The Crispy Crepe menu comes in a total of three varieties: ● Crispy Crepe: Sugar Butter + Drink Bar ● Mini Crispy Crepe and Mini Fries with Two Toppings of Your Choice + Drink Bar ● Mini Crispy Crepe and Vanilla Ice Cream with Two Toppings of Your Choice + Drink Bar The regular price of 880 yen for these menu items drops to 500 yen when you show your student ID. While it’s possible to order the crepe as a standalone item, if you order it as part of this combo you can choose two toppings from a selection of 25, with any additional toppings costing an extra 55 yen each. On paper, the Crispy Crepe looks to be a promising product both visually and financially, but how about the real deal? Well… it’s huge. It’s roughly about the size of a large naan bread, and if you were to place it in a fancy mansion, you might be able to pass it off as stylish interior decor. It also possesses a vague resemblance to a baseball glove, though it would seem a waste of good food to try attempting to catch with it. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to find some interestingly-shaped marks on the crepe; we found one that kind of looks like a person. Taking a bite, the sweet sensation of buttery sugar fills your mouth, and with both crispy parts and soft parts, it’s delicious even without any of the toppings. Next, we tried the Mini Crispy Crepe and Mini Fries. At the tasting event we were at, whipped cream and caramel sauce were provided as toppings. Adjusting the flavors accentuates the deliciousness of the crepe in different ways. However, we couldn’t help but also get curious about the savory options, so we were specially allowed to try five different toppings: chicken, boiled egg, curry sauce, cod roe mayonnaise sauce, and salad. All of the toppings were incredibly tasty, but we were partial to the boiled egg and curry sauce combination. The curry sauce used is the same one used in Denny’s curry doria, a type of Japanese rice gratin, so you can be confident that the curry used is a delicious one. During product development, Denny’s took into account the opinions of actual high school students who work at the chain, so this offer already has the seal of approval from high schoolers even before it’s reached the launch date. The second phase started from November 19, and all students who are in junior high school and above can enjoy the featured menus for 500 yen, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, just by showing their student ID or with the Deni-bu Student ID on the Denny’s app when paying. Even for those of us who are still young at heart, but unfortunately don’t meet the requirements to join the Deni-bu, we can still enjoy our inner youth, although we do have to pay the regular price of 880 yen. On the plus side, the crepes are also available at night, so they might make a good companion for a little alcoholic drink, too. Given the nature of the wording of “first phase” and “second phase”, some people might assume that the Deni-bu is a limited-time only offer. However, as of this moment, there is no set end date, so there are many crepes awaiting you in the future. The next time you feel like reliving your youth, swing into Denny’s with some friends and experiment with the various crepe toppings for a deliciously nostalgic get together. Related: Deni-bu Website Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Landmark Akihabara location reopens with new owners. In July, arcade operator GiGO announced that it would be closing its Akihabara Building 1 branch (pictured above) at the end of August. It’s always sad to hear that an arcade is shutting down, but the sting this time was especially sharp, since not only is the Akihabara neighborhood Tokyo’s biggest video game culture district, before GiGO Akihabara Building 1 was called that, the arcade used to be High-tech Land Sega Shintoku, which was opened all the way back in 1992. ▼ GiGO Akihabara Building 1 Still, there was a ray of hope, as GiGO said it was leaving the building because its lease had expired and use of the space had been acquired by the company Matahari Entertainment. Matahari has a handful of ventures, but one of them is an arcade chain of its own called Silk Hat, and as of November 22, the structure that used to house GiGO Akihabara Building 1 has been renovated and reopened as Silk Hat Akihabara, a gigantic nine-floor arcade with roughly 1,653 square meters (17,782 square feet) of floor space. Silk Hat isn’t turning a blind eye to the building’s history, either. Their theme for the new arcade is “We love Akihabara – Since 1992 to be continued,” and the company has specifically said that it wants Silk Hat Akihabara to be a place where both people who enjoyed coming to the arcade since its Sega-owned days and new arcade fans alike can have fun. \外観完成しました///11月22日（土）いよいよオープンです そこで… 【問題です】﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏2枚目の画像に五角形は何個あるでしょうか？答えは明日っ#silkhattokyo pic.twitter.com/vFvWBdrBrz — シルクハット秋葉原 (@SILKHAT_Akiba) November 19, 2025 Different floors will have different themes, with “video games” (standard stick-and-button-controlled games) the basement area, crane games on floors 1 through 4, card-controlled games on floor 5, music/rhythm games on floors 6 and 7, and more music games, darts, and an Ichibankuji merchandise lottery shop on the 8th floor. Located just a block away from Akihabara Station, Silk Hat Akihabara is likely to be a beacon for international travelers, many of whom are visiting from countries where arcades have already become a thing of the past, and hopefully Silk Hat will enjoy a long future keeping this unique part of Japanese pop culture alive. Arcade information Silk Hat Akihabara / シルクハット秋葉原 Address: Tokyo-to, Chiyoda-ku, Soto Kanda 1-10-9 東京都千代田区外神田1丁目10−9 Open 10 a.m.-midnight Source: PR Times via Anime News Network/Ken Iikura-Gross Top image: PR Times Insert image: PR Times ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

With chairlifts, an illuminated slide, and a dazzling Tamagotchi display, Illumillion is a must-visit spot in Japan this winter. Around a year ago, our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma received an invitation from amusement park operator Fujikyu to visit one of the largest illumination events in the Kanto area. With expectations low, he went along to the event and ended up being totally blown away by what he saw. There were lights as far as the eye could see, and he was able to meet popular characters Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma, and later on he learned that the light-up won third place in the “Illumination Event Division, Excellent Entertainment Award” at the International Illumination Awards. So when he received another invite this year, with the promise that the  event had been powered up even further, he immediately hopped on a bus at Shinjuku that would take him to the park. His destination was Sagamiko Illumillion at Sagamiko Mori Mori, an adventure resort surrounded by nature in Tokyo’s neighbouring prefecture of Kanagawa. about an hour by bus, or 90 minutes by train and bus, from Shinjuku. Mori Mori is a leisure facility that includes a vast space with hot springs, campgrounds, and an amusement park, making it a popular destination for adults and children alike. What makes the illuminations here so special is the fact that you can enjoy “a spectacular lightscape integrated with vast nature” as it incorporates the expansive land and slopes around the site. ▼ The first thing you’ll want to do after arriving at Mori Mori is snap a commemorative photo at the entrance. Then you’ll want to take the Rainbow Lift to the mountain summit, which will make you feel like you’re flying over a rainbow. ▼ It’s super romantic, but the lifts get cold at night, so be sure to dress warmly. Part of the fun of the lift is the anticipation of what’s waiting for you at the summit, and this year, there’s a special display ready to greet you. ▼ The “たまごっちのキラキラいるみねーしょん” (“Tamagotchi Sparkling Illumination”)! The Tamagotchi surprise wasn’t just limited to lights, as several characters were on hand to light up the hearts of all who came by. ▼ Why hello, Kuchipatchi, Mametchi, and Memetchi! Hope you’re warm and have been well fed. This glittery mountaintop world is heaven for Tamagotchi lovers, with photo spots all over the place. ▼ At these spots, you can take photos that make it look like you’re inside a Tamagotchi device. ▼ This display lets you interact with a dazzling Tamagotchi. After walking through the brights lights of the Tamagotchi mountaintop paradise, you can set off for a ride on “たまごっちのほしぞらペだる” (“Tamagotchi’s Starry Sky Pedal”), a cycling attraction where you pedal through the sky at an altitude of about 370 metres (1,200 feet). ▼ It’s a thrilling ride. After pedalling through the night skies, you can rest your legs with a trip on the “Light Train“. ▼ The view from the top of the Ferris wheel is truly magical. The main highlight, though, which Masanuki was particularly excited about, is a 100-metre long slide called the “Magical Wave”. The ride only opened this year, and the exhilaration of sliding down the brightly lit lanes is said to feel incredible. It’s the crowning glory of the park’s “Three major evolved experiential illuminations“, with the other two being the Rainbow Lift and the Starry Sky Pedal cycling experience. ▼ The view from the top of the Magical Wave is fantastic and frightening at the same time. After placing his butt on the tube, Masanuki heard the staff member behind him ask, “Do you want me to push it straight? Or do you want it to rotate?” Without any hesitation, Masanuki requested rotation. Wheeee! Masanuki immediately found himself spinning down the rainbow slope as staff smiled and waved goodbye. “Wait! What? Whoa!” Masanuki found himself sputtering as the world spun by at speeds that left his head spinning. ▼ Well, this is one way to get a 360-view of the lights in the park. The ride was far more thrilling than even Masanuki had anticipated, and as soon as he reached the bottom, he felt like running up the hill and doing it all again. ▼ But that’s when he saw… ▼ … the giant ladder truck tree! This magical sight came together before everyone’s eyes in such a creative way, with strings of LED lights gently raised towards the skies to resemble a Christmas tree, complete with the largest glowing star we’ve ever seen. ▼ The giant tree, raised by the Mori Mori Fire Department, stands about 30 metres high. The “Rising Show” as the tree-raising event is called, is said to be the world’s first dynamic tree illumination show that uses a real ladder truck, and it occurs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 5:40 p.m. ▼ With other sparkly trees around the park, Illumillion is a great place to visit at Christmas. The lightup is being held from 15 November 2025 to 10 May 2026, although from April 6 onwards it will only be open on weekends and holidays. Admission fees start at 1,000 yen (US$6.35) for dogs, with accompanying owners of course, while tickets for children and seniors start at 1,300 yen and adult tickets start at 2,000 yen. Photos don’t do justice to just how sparkly and breathtaking the scenery is here, so whether you’re looking for a place to confess your love or spend time with family and friends, or a Tamagotchi or three, Sagamiko’s Illumillion has you covered this winter. Site information Sagamiko Illumillion / さがみ湖イルミリオン Address: Kanagawa-ken, Sagamihara-shi, Midori-ku, Wakayanagi 1634 神奈川県相模原市緑区若柳1634番地 Period: November 15, 2025 – May 10, 2026 (open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April 6 onwards) Website Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Cutlery, mugs, tumblers and MiiR bottles sparkle in this dazzling new collection. The end of the year is a magical time in Japan, when cities sparkle with brighly lit illuminations. Starbucks is now capturing that holiday spirit in its latest Christmas Collection, dubbed “Moments of Joy“, with sparkly details mimicking the city lights and bringing joy and festive fun to the proceedings. This new range has some surprises in store for customers, with a set of cutlery and a couple of furry bags in the mix, alongside a wide selection of tumblers and mugs with dazzling gold details. So let’s take a closer look at all the items in the range, starting with the Stainless Steel Cutlery Set, which is priced at 3,300 yen (US$20.96) and comes in a beautiful box for gift-giving. Next, we have the Heat-Resistant Glass Mug Medal (355 millilitres; 3,100 yen), which has the iconic mermaid glistening on a medallion. Green-and-gold is a classic festive combination, and Starbucks uses them in carefully designed measures to create a mug and reusable cup that catch the eye in any situation. ▼ Mug Medal Green (355 millilitres; 2,900 yen) ▼ Reusable Cup Green (473 millilitres; 550 yen) The reusable cup is sold both on its own or as a set with a Santa Bearista drink hole cap stopper for 1,200 yen. Next up, we have a couple of stainless steel bottles made in collaboration with American lifestyle brand MiiR, which specialises in stainless steel drinkware, hydration bottles, apparel, and coffee accessories. ▼ Handle Lid Stainless Steel Bottle MiiR (591 millilitres; 6,750 yen) ▼ Stainless Steel Tumbler MiiR (591 millilitres; 6,200 yen) Heading over to the cute side for a moment, we have the Cold Cup Tumbler Ribbon (710 millilitres; 3,500 yen), which cleverly adopts the ribbon cookie used in the Starbucks holiday Frappuccino and transforms it into a straw accessory. If sparkly Starbucks tumblers are more your thing, then you’ll want to invest in the Stainless Steel Tumbler with Rhinestones (473 millilitres; 19,500 yen) For sparkles at a significantly lower price point, we have the Can-shaped Stainless Steel Bottle, Glitter Grey (355 millilitres; 4,400 yen)… ▼…and the Glitter Champagne Gold Stainless Steel Bottle (444 millilitres; 4,750 yen). Moving on to the gift cards section, there are three beautifully designed items to choose from. ▼ Champagne Gold Beverage Card (750 yen) ▼ Champagne Gold Mini Cup Gift (1,150 yen) ▼ Champagne Gold Mini Pouch Gift (1,500 yen) And finally, we have two cosy bags to keep your bottles and tumblers nice and snug throughout the winter months. ▼ Bottle Shoulder Bag Beige Fur (2,950 yen) ▼ Bottle Shoulder Bag Grey Fur (2,950 yen) The Starbucks holiday collection is filled with so many treats it’ll be hard to choose just one as a holiday gift, but as always, we’ll have to act fast to secure them as they’re likely to sell out when they’re released online at 8:00 p.m. on 25 November, and in stores around Japan from 26 November. Source, images: Press release ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Renovations are almost finished for Toei’s Uzumasa Kyoto Village. Toei is one of Japan’s biggest producers of samurai movies and TV series, and 50 years ago the company hit upon the idea of combining some of its filming sets with a theme park. The result was Toei Kyoto Studio Park (called Toei Uzumasa Eigamura in Japanese), located 30 minutes away from Kyoto Station and currently in the middle of a comprehensive renovation which will see it reborn as Uzumasa Kyoto Village, an immersive entertainment experience with a focus on fun for adult visitors. Artists and designers from Toei’s film production department have put their talents to use recreating a bustling Japanese cityscape from the Edo period, which started in the early 17th century following the lengthy civil wars of the Sengoku era. Guests are invited to don period kimono and “lose yourself in Edo-period Kyoto,” exploring the streets and structures that serve as venues for a variety of shows and activities, including a ninja adventure, dramatic Noh and comedic kyogen theater performances, and beginner-friendly lessons in tea ceremony and flower arrangement. While tales of samurai-era drama, action, and intrigue are popular across a wide swatch of demographics, Toei is promoting Uzumasa Kyoto Village as a place that’ll be especially enjoyable for visitors in their 20s and 30s. In keeping with this adult-oriented shift, instead of closing at 5 p.m. as the facility regularly has until now, the renovated park will stay open until 9 o’clock, and should feel even more like you’ve gone back in time after sundown. Preview images even include what appears to be a den for cho-han, a dice game popular in the Edo period where gamblers bet on whether the dice total will be even or odd. Though gambling for money in such a way is now illegal in Japan, the image shows guests placing wagers of some sort, likely under a framework where winners receive some sort of non-monetary prize. Uzumasa Kyoto Village will also have 10 different street stalls, offering meals, snacks, and beverages including Kyoto-brewed craft beer, as well as souvenir shops stocked with items such as Minoyaki (Mino ware) ceramics. Uzumasa Kyoto Village’s grand post-renovation opening will take place on March 28, 2026, with additional renovated areas slated to start welcoming guests in the springs of 2027 and 2028. Source, images: PR Times ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Tomica’s latest dreams include the personal vehicles of Frieza and the Ox-King. Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy doesn’t limit itself to brand-new car models for its die-cast Tomica line. Sure, they release detailed little replicas of the latest fun and sporty automobiles, but they also like to highlight classic vehicles that have gone on to have iconic status among fans. And that philosophy isn’t limited to real-world cars, either. The Dream Tomica sub-brand draws inspiration from anime/manga series, and Takara Tomy has just released two new die-cast Dragon Ball rides. First up is the Hover Pod of one of anime’s most charismatic villains, Frieza. As a flying machine, this is a little outside Tomica’s usual focus of wheeled transportation, so the designers have opted for a clever transparent base piece to create the illusion of the pod floating in the air. If you’d prefer something from a more benign owner, there’s also now a Tomica version of the Ox-King’s Hovercar which he loans to Goku and his friends early in the heroes’ journey. Unlike Frieza’s pod, this one does have wheels. They’re tucked underneath, with no visible wheel arches, to help keep up the hovercraft appearance, but will allow you to scoot the Ox-King’s car across your desk or floor. The chunky yet rounded aesthetic is a great example of the sort of design work that Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama became famous for, delivering a dose of nostalgia for fans of his work in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s in particular. This is actually the third round of the Dragon Ball/Tomica crossover, with Frieza’s pod and the Ox-King’s car joining Goku’s cloud in the lineup. All of the Dragon Ball Dream Tomica cars are priced at 1,320 yen (US$8.80) and can be ordered through the Takara Tomy Mall online store here. Source: Dragon Ball official website via Japaaan Top image: Dragon Ball official website Insert images: Takara Tomy Mall (1, 2) ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

A geyser of crispy noodles, seeming to erupt out of the bowl, leaves customers in fits of laughter. The western region of Kanagawa Prefecture has brought us many surprises when it comes to restaurants: from a mountain of karaage fried chicken for your birthday to all-you-can-eat sashimi. Recently, whispers of a Chinese restaurant with a great atmosphere that’s frequently visited by celebrities reached the ears of our Japanese-language reporter Takuya Inaba. The word out on the street was that among its plentiful lineup of dishes there is a dish which makes everyone burst out into laughter upon seeing it. Perplexed about how such a thing could be possible, Takuya summoned up four of his friends and set out to investigate. The restaurant, Shikinjo, is located in the city of Hadano. From the closest rail stop, Hadano Station, it’s a 30-minute walk to the restaurant, but you can save yourself the steps with a roughly 10-minute bus ride from the Hadano Station Minamiguchi bus stop (located right outside the south exit of Hadano Station) to the Minamigaoka Higashi stop, which is just a block away from Shikinjo. Stepping into the restaurant, Takuya noticed it had a spacious dining area with plenty of tables and an interior that almost made him feel as if he had been teleported to China. Takuya and his friends arrived around 6:00 p.m., half an hour after the restaurant had opened, and customer were streaming in one after another; a testament to the place’s popularity. When the group opened up the menu, their eyes popped out of their sockets at the sheer number of dishes available to order: a whopping 194 items were listed on the menu, and all of them sounded delicious. With so much on offer, they decided to order whatever caught their eyes, with the first dish being fried stick gyoza dumplings, costing 748 yen (US$4.80). Each piece was pretty substantial, being around the same size as a spring roll and packed tightly with a meaty filling. They were absolutely fantastic. Naturally, this got them thinking, “What about the actual spring rolls?” These were similarly stuffed to the absolute limit with shrimp and crab, and were definitely well worth the 1,098 yen they cost. They also ordered the mapo tofu for 1,298 yen. The seasoning was spot on, making them crave rice from the bottom of their souls. The slowly building heat was utterly irresistible, and this is most certainly a must-order dish. Next they added the yurinchi (also known as “you lin ji”), Chinese-style fried chicken with a sweet and sour scallion sauce. The amount that was served up was well worth the 1,089 yen price tag, and was both juicy and full of flavor. Chatting a little with the staff, the group learned that the golden fried rice, for 1,012 yen, is also extremely popular, so they decided to get that too. They were introduced to an exquisite fried rice with perfectly loose grains that highlight the rich aroma of egg. Despite the simple seasoning, it was impossible to stop eating: a truly artisan-level dish. Having eaten so much, they were feeling completely stuffed. Takuya sat back feeling that he could probably squeeze in one more dish. He let his eyes roam over a menu posted on the wall, thinking to himself that a noodle dish could be nice…when suddenly a thought popped into his head: “Ah! I forgot the whole reason for coming here in the first place!” The purpose of the visit was the rumored dish that makes you laugh when you see it: the Gomoku Ankake Katayakisoba, priced at 1,408 yen. Just from the name, nothing screamed out that the noodles had comedic potential: “gomoku” being a mixture of minced vegetables, meat, and fish, “ankake” a food covered in a thick, starchy sauce, and “katayakisoba” crispy noodles. Eager to find out what was so humorous, Takuya placed the order, and after a while, what they brought out was… “What on earth is this?!” The entire group burst out into fits of laughter. “Is that… a fountain? Of noodles?” wondered Takuya as a gigantic bowl full of thick sauce was placed on the table, and in the center of that sauce were crispy noodles jutting upward just like a fountain. While every dish up to this point had been impressively large, this dish was on a different scale altogether. It was so huge that they just couldn’t help but laugh. When Takuya finally managed to calm himself enough to look at the dish calmly, he noticed that the amount served was easily enough for four to five people, which is simply amazing to think about when considering the price. All of the members of the group were pretty close to being full, but the seasoning was sublime, so they felt pretty confident that they’d be able to finish it. Even so, the portion was huge enough that Takuya was glad that he had invited his friends to join him. When they finally polished off the dish, they all looked at each and burst out into laughter again. Truly a dish that lives up to the rumors. The per-person final cost for the whole meal worked out to be about 1,300 yen, given that there were five of them, which meant that the taste, portion size, and value for money were all amazing. A visit to Shikinjo will leave you with a satisfied tongue and stomach and a relieved wallet, as well as a wide smile on your face. Restaurant information Shikinjo / 紫禁城 Address: Kanagawa-ken, Hadano-shi, Nishiodake 707-1 神奈川県秦野市西大竹707-1 Open 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Roppongi exhibition marks 30th anniversary of the Evangelion TV series’ premier, but celebrates the entire anime franchise. When there’s an Evangelion event announced, an immediate question that pops into the heads of fans is “Which Evangelion?” After all, there’s the original 1995 anime TV series, which has a trio of theatrical features lumped into its continuity, but there’s also the Rebuild of Evangelion, a retelling/reboot/arguable sequel movie tetralogy whose releases span the period from 2007 to 2021. So with an Evangelion exhibition going on right now in Tokyo, which Evangelion is being covered? All of it, which is why the event is called All of Evangelion. All of Evangelion is taking place at Tokyo City View, the 52nd floor observation deck of the Mori Building at the Roppongi Hills entertainment center. Visitors are greeted by a giant statue of Evangelion Unit-01, created specifically for this event, in the lobby, but that’s just the first of many awesome things to see. Inside the exhibition halls are what organizers say is the largest collection of Evangelion production materials to ever be displayed in a single place, with animation cels, pre-production design sketches, layout sheets, and storyboards from across the franchise’s animation history. There are even treats for the ears of Eva fans, as they can listen to preserved audio clips of the voice cast’s audition performances prior to being cast in what would become some of the biggest roles of their careers. 30周年記念展「ALL OF EVANGELION」＼#東京シティビュー にて本日開幕／フォトスポットには、本展のために制作されたエヴァンゲリオン初号機フィギュアが登場日没後は東京会場限定の照明演出も東京会場のチケット詳細はこちらから https://t.co/ZksY0i7ice… pic.twitter.com/vpW9rplUYP— 30周年記念展 「ALL OF EVANGELION」 (@ao_eva30exhibit) November 14, 2025 There is, naturally, also a merchandise corner offering exclusive items such as mini acrylic standees, pins, and magnets. And with Tokyo City View also having a cafe, there are a number of special Evangelion-themed menu items on offer during the exhibition. The exhibition kicked off on November 14, with celebrity fan Nicole Fujita (whose name was hopefully spelled correctly), pictured at the top of this article, in attendance for the opening ceremony. Among the Eva luminaries who’ve stopped by are Megumi Ogata, voice of protagonist Shinji, and Evangelion opening theme singer Yoko Takahashi. Good Morning!It's fine@TOKYO.【本日〜】#オールエヴァ展 開催　&#エヴァ #序 上映サインと付箋貼りました。ぜひ【上映中】#呪術廻戦【前売発売中】オリジナル朗読劇「Little Women〜母と私たちの生存競争について」#母わたhttps://t.co/u4oxC6dTx3【Pick UP】12/21開催LIVE禊 https://t.co/ZTRk3aBbir pic.twitter.com/xNRkQCoc7D— 緒方恵美 (@Megumi_Ogata) November 14, 2025 今日は展覧会「ALL OF EVANGELION」 にお招きいただき、ひと足先に会場へ一言では語れない30年の歩みが私の胸に突き刺さり、また感動したりと大忙しな幸せ時間でした！明日からスタートです！是非皆様お越しくださいませ#高橋洋子 #evangelion #エヴァンゲリオン #残酷な天使のテーゼ pic.twitter.com/If6pTHbl9t— 高橋洋子official (@yoko_t_official) November 13, 2025 Adult admission is priced at 2,400 yen (US$16) at the door, but there’s a 200-yen discount if you purchase your ticket online ahead of time, which can be done here. 『エヴァンゲリオン』シリーズ30周年記念展「ALL OF EVANGELION」#オールエヴァ展いよいよ明日より六本木ヒルズ森タワー #東京シティビュー にて開催！ぜひお越しください！チケットなど詳細はこちらでご確認ください！https://t.co/t2SK45xLrQ#エヴァンゲリオン #EVANGELION… https://t.co/b32WcE71d3 pic.twitter.com/dM7My55QRH— エヴァンゲリオン公式 (@evangelion_co) November 13, 2025 All of Evangelion runs until January 12. Related: All of Evangelion official website Source: PR Times (1, 2) Top image: PR Times Insert images: All of Evangelion, PR Times, All of Evangelion (2, 3, 4) ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

It’s not Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka that has it, though. Once upon a time, vendors would periodically wheel carts down the aisles of the Shinkansen, offering food and drinks for travelers to enjoy during their ride on Japan’s famed bullet trains. Sadly that came to an end in the fall of 2023, with operator Japan Railways citing decreased demand as the reason for discontinuing the service on all but first-class carriages. The reason demand was dropping, JR said, was that more and more travelers were instead opting to grab something to drink or eat within the station itself, prior to boarding. However, if you’re traveling with a lot of luggage or on a tight schedule, you probably don’t want to have to spend time and effort wandering through the building, especially if the shops and restaurants are far away from the spot where you need to get on your train, which is why Starbucks Japan is opening its first-ever branch right on a Shinkansen platform. Rather than Tokyo, it’s Yokohama that’s getting this pioneering shop, which is located inside Shin Yokohama Station, the first stop on the Tokkaido Shinkansen Line heading westward after leaving Tokyo’s Shinagawa Station. The takeout-only branch, opening November 21, stands on Platform 11, from where westbound Shinkansen trains depart, and is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. With speedy service being especially important, the Shinkansen platform Starbucks has a condensed menu, but still offers coffee made from freshly ground beans, with three hot (Pike Place Roast, Decaf House Blend, and Sumatra) and two iced (Decaf House Blend, Kenya) varieties to choose from, as well as cookies and other light fare. Ordering is done through a touch panel and payment is by cashless methods only. ▼ The bilingual order panel’s start screen While this is the first Shinkansen platform Starbucks, the concept render at the top of this article implies that it probably won’t be the last. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for refreshments for eastbound Shinkansen journeys, we recently discovered a delicious ice cream hack in Kyoto Station. Source, images: Starbucks Japan ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Relax and unwind inside this aesthetically pleasing haven.  When planning a trip to Japan, lots of people turn to social media for information on sites to see and things to do. This means that sometimes, underrated sites like libraries have found themselves becoming must-visit spots after going viral on social media, and if you’re looking to be inspired by an aesthetically pleasing space where you can unwind with a book, then Nasu Shiobara City Library Miruru in Tochigi Prefecture ought to be on your radar. ▼ Opened in September 2020, the library was designed by Mari Ito, an architect born in Tochigi Prefecture. Located right by Kuroiso Station, the building is renowned in the architectural world, having received multiple accolades such as the Marronnier Architecture Award, the Japan Construction Industry Federation’s BCS Award, and the Good Design Award. ▼ With a high rating of 4.5 stars on Google Maps, the library is much loved by visitors. You’ll feel the weight of the world lift off your shoulders as soon as you step inside the bright, warm and welcoming space. With high ceilings, glass walls all around, and a large corridor called “Miruru Ave.” running through the middle of the building, this library is worlds away from the cramped and stuffy types you’ll find in other parts of the country. The building itself is truly beautiful, but the greatest thing about Miruru is it’s an incredibly charming library, filled with creative design features, happy individuals, and reading spaces known as “forests”. Given its immense size, noise levels aren’t too much of an issue here, because when we visited, children from a local kindergarten were being shown around by staff who were pointing out the building’s features and the layout of the books, and although it made it feel lively, it didn’t seem noisy at all. Elderly people, who also looked to be local residents, were watching the young children with smiles on their faces, reminding us of the important role places like this play in local communities. At Miruru, a certain level of respectful noise is permitted in large areas and the second-floor “active learning space” designed for groups, but those looking for a quiet spot can make use of the “silent learning space”, also on the second floor. There are also study booths that can be reserved, and while the bright and open feel remains unchanged throughout the building, careful consideration has been given to balancing the quieter spaces with more lively ones so that people with all sorts of needs can comfortably use the library. There are plenty of benches and tables everywhere, and the design naturally invites you to pick up a book that catches your eye and then sit down and read it close by. ▼ The “Ehon no Mori” (“Picture Book Forest“) is particularly beautiful. You could easily spend an entire day here, and you won’t even have to pop out for sustenance as the cafe inside is fantastic. Called “Moricone“, the cafe is run by “Shinrin no Bokujo“(“Forest Ranch“) in Nasu, which sells dairy products made from Jersey cows. Nasu-Shiobara is the second largest producer of fresh milk in Japan so everything here is high quality. The Milk Jam Frappe (750 yen [US$4.80]), made with Nasu’s renowned milk, is highly recommended for its deliciously rich flavour and texture. With an onsite cafe, bright and spacious interiors, and photography and quiet chatting allowed, Miruru is like the library of the future. Just as a large tree stretches out, extending its branches to shield those who shelter beneath it, Miruru provides a quiet haven for the local community, bringing people together in a warm and welcoming environment. So next time you’re looking for an escape from the crowds, remember Miruru is waiting to greet you with open arms…and there are plenty of other places in the region waiting to be discovered too. Site information Nasushiobara City Library Miruru / 那須塩原市図書館 みるる Address: Tochigi-ken, Nasushiobara-shi, Honmachi 1-1 栃木県那須塩原市本町1-1 Open: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. (Tues-Fri); 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Sat, Sun and public holidays) Closed: Every Monday (open on public holidays, closed the following weekday), special reorganisation period, 31 December-3 January Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!