If you’ve not heard of the “Momo Challenge,” which authorities in several countries have issued warnings about, you may be familiar the terrifyingly jarring viral…

An important cultural landscape The historic Shibamata area in Katsushika Ward, with its old downtown Tokyo atmosphere, was the first neighborhood in Tokyo to be…

Starbucks is ubiquitous in Japan. There seems to be about ten in Shinjuku alone, and their ambitious plans to open more and more branches has…

In Japan’s Fukushima prefecture, recently a “party” focusing on showcasing regional ingredients was held, headed by traveling catering chef Rua Soda. Soda is known for…

Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

Miyazaki Prefecture on the southeastern coast of Kyushu is a hidden gem which deserves to be explored. Although it doesn’t boast any major tourist attractions,…

Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

(By Shiho Starla Kay for JAPAN Forward) “Japan blue” is the color of the emblem for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, as well…

Men’s beauty media site BiDAN, operated by beauty business company Clafill Japan, is currently holding Japan’s first ever contest to decide who is “the country’s…

In Japan, it’s not uncommon to find some households that have a dedicated space or mantle for displays of miniature samurai armor and sword figures….

Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

Fans of celebrated animation giant Studio Ghibli can find all sorts of sights and sounds that seem as if they were a real life depiction…

An acclaimed anime with a far-away setting A Place Further than the Universe or as it is known in Japanese, Sora yori mo Tōi Basho…

Gogo no Kōcha and Pocky: A Popular Valentine’s Day Collaboration In February 2015, Kirin Beverages’ popular black tea brand Gogo no Kōcha 午後の紅茶 and Glico’s…