To Osaka Resident Misty Fujii, Black Lives Matter is Personal
John O’Donoghue, for JAPAN Forward Where are you from? This is a question often asked of foreign residents in Japan. While it can get repetitive,…
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John O’Donoghue, for JAPAN Forward Where are you from? This is a question often asked of foreign residents in Japan. While it can get repetitive,…
Kento Yamazaki is a popular actor and model known for playing L in the Death Note TV drama series, as well as playing the lead…
Japan has a great love for cats, and it definitely shows. There’s a wide array of cute but practical cat-themed items available in the country…
Japan is a magical place. With several high-energy metropolitan centers and nineteen World Heritage Sites, there are countless eye-popping vistas to explore. Iconic landmarks range…
After almost three years in Japan, and countless sightings of Fujimi-this and Fujimi-that, I still hadn’t had a proper look at Mt. Fuji. I’d seen…
The Izu Shaboten Zoo is located in the city of Ito, Shizuoka prefecture, and has all sorts of animals such as capybaras, chimpanzees, and kangaroos….
If you’re interested in Japan and have been following some of the news in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of Amabie. The…
A few days ago I was cycling down the River Arakawa when I came to Ojima Komatsugawa park. Being on a spur of land that…
One of the most important and most celebrated events happening in Japan during the summertime is Tanabata 七夕. This iconic event is celebrated on July…
If you’re a fan of the great pink round one, July is going to be a great time to visit Kirby Cafe! Back by popular…
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are slated to reopen on July 1, 2020, according to a report by Huffpost Japan, ticket counters inside the park will…
On June 12, Tokyo Metro conducted its first test run of using an unmanned robot to disinfect commonly used surfaces in Tsukishima station, located in…
Nasu Animal Kingdom zoo in Tochigi Prefecture recently welcomed a new member to their family: a female kitten sand cat. The cat, still to be…
In recent years, Japanese whiskey has come to prominence. By and by, the world recognizes the expertise of Japanese craftsmanship in whiskey distillation, while aficionados…
From @home to at-home If you’ve ever visited Akihabara, or if you’ve been following grape Japan for a while, then you’ve probably heard of “at-home…