Making Satsuma Shochu Liquor: A Proud Kagoshima Tradition
For the longest time, sake has taken center stage around the world. However, shochu is in fact Japan’s national alcohol, enjoyed more commonly than sake…
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Nara’s Famous “Child Granting” Temple Reveals The Nature Of Japanese Power Spots
In Japan, some of the most celebrated sightseeing areas are not simply tourist attractions, but what are known as “power spots”. Power spots are believed…
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Naruto, One Piece, My Hero Academia and More At Weekly Shonen Jump Exhibition Vol. 3 [Photo Report]
Shonen Jump Exhibition Is A Must-See For Manga and Anime Fans Many manga and anime fans probably know that Weekly Shonen Jump has consistently published…
Comiket Cosplay Roundup: Our Favorites From Summer 2018
Twice a year in Tokyo, literally hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts of anime, manga and games, as well as countless other hobbies converge on the…
Wagashi: 7 Traditional Japanese Sweets You Have to Try
If you come to Japan you have to try traditional sweets. Wagashi is an umbrella term for various traditional sweets and desserts. Apart from just…
Interview with The Anime Man: On Voice Acting in Pop Team Epic and More
To anime fans, he probably needs no introduction. The Japanese-Australian YouTube personality Joey Bizinger, known throughout the anisphere as The Anime Man, is probably the…
Manga “Noh Masked High School Girl Hanako” Puts An Odd Spin on The School Comedy Genre
The Noh Mask The traditional Japanese performance art of Noh is famous for the Japanese cypress wood masks worn by its practitioners. While the masks…
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Dynamic Wheelchair-Riding Girls Unit “Beyond Girls” Celebrate Difference [Interview]
Introducing “Beyond Girls” With permission from © Beyond Girls Beyond Girls is a new girls unit now enjoying popularity in Japan, not only for their…
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Fuji Rock 2018 and YouTube – Japan’s Music Magic goes Global [Video]
20th Fuji Rock Recap On July 3, YouTube and Softbank announced for the first time ever that this year’s Fuji Rock Festival would be available…
My Neighbor Totoro Gift Set Adds The Charm Of Traditional Japanese Pottery To The Film
Whether it’s vintage Japanese sukaban jackets embroidered Princess Mononoke characters, or a No-Face Piggy Bank that devours coins, burps, and plays the Spirited Away soundtrack,…
Japan’s Most Legendary Samurai Duel Now Available As Premium Wrist Watches
In recent years, Japan has experienced a bit of a boom in popularizing the culture, or at least the aesthetic appeal, of its historical swords….
We Interviewed YuNi, A Rising VTuber Who Aims To Be The World’s Top Virtual Singer
Updated: Aug. 29th, 2018 Aiming to be the world’s top virtual singer Ever since she made her debut on May 30th, 2018, Virtual YouTuber and…
Tattoos and Onsens – They Do Mix
Ah, the onsen—a distant dream for those with tattoos in Tokyo…or so we thought. More and more bathhouses are allowing our branded friends through the…
Japanese Village Faces Ninja Shortage–Even With Salaries As High As $85,000
Japan’s Iga City, the birthplace of ninja, is running out of ninja in 2018. Update: Iga city officials now deny the reported salary and the…
Omiya Railway Museum Showcases Dawn of Railroads in Japan Until Sept. 30
© Japan Forward Text: Earl H. Kinmonth, Professor Emeritus, Taisho University This year is the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration. In a narrow sense…