FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Delayed Until April
More Development Woes for FFVII REMAKE According to an official statement by Square Enix, the March 3rd release date for the much anticipated FFVII REMAKE…
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Netflix’s “Giri/Haji”: A New Kind of Anglo-Japanese Alliance
Peter Tasker, Arcus Research, for JAPAN Forward Flawed people, troubled times. Conflict in the street, conflict in the soul. Dark secrets unravel in the neon-splattered…
Hyokkame Solo Exhibition: Discover The Surreal and Kawaii World of Artistic Kigurumi Masks
If you’re visiting Tokyo this January and your interests fall somewhere within the Venn diagram of anime, manga, Japanese subculture and art, then there’s a…
Treat Yourself To All Of Japan’s Regional Delicacies And Traditional Performances At Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2020
First-time travelers to Japan can often be overwhelmed when putting together their itinerary, as the country offers so many delicacies, festivities, and traditions spread throughout…
Hello Kitty Collaborates with Famous Maid Cafe @home cafe in Akihabara
If you’re into anime and manga, then you’ve probably seen your share of cute characters sporting nekomimi (cat ears). You may have even seen a…
Tokyo 2020 Official Posters Include Hirohiko Araki, Naoki Urasawa; Exhibition Ongoing
On January 6th, 2020, the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) unveiled the twenty Tokyo 2020 official art posters, 12…
Get Gear Featuring Namco Bandai, Nintendo & Cave Games at Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store
Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store If you’re a video game fan visiting Tokyo in January and February 2020, you’ll probably be headed to Akihabara…
Nanshun Kyokudo: An American Falls in Love With Traditional Japanese Storytelling
John O’Donoghue for JAPAN Forward Nanshun Kyokudo 南春旭堂 is not your typical Sakamoto Ryoma fan. For starters, she only found out about the Japanese rebel…
Kyoto Shrine Kicks Off New Year with Match of “Kemari” Ball Game Dating from 7th Century
The ancient sport of Kemari On Saturday, January 4th, 2020, spectators assembled at the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Shimogamo Jinja 下鴨神社 shrine in Kyoto to witness…
In Idol-Obsessed Japan, Polygamists And Centenarians Are Burning Up Pop Charts
“What’s that? Turn it up!” There is always that song, or that group, that gets your feet tapping. Everyone knows it when they hear it….
Winter Selection of the Most Recommended Japanese Songs to warm up your Heart this season
Be it during a drive, at home or work, music has become part of our life and during winter nothing is more relaxing than listening…
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 29
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…
Upcoming Fuji TV Dramas: “Absolute Zero 4” & “Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist”
If you’re a fan of Japanese TV dramas, then you surely know that Fuji Television has excellent dramas airing on Mondays at 9 PM and…
Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara to Close in January 2020
Shocking Announcement by Square Enix Square Enix has just announced that their cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo, will close on January 17, 2020. Official Announcement by…
How Japan Is Complimenting Itself Away from Burnout And Career Fatigue
In recent years, several companion services and products have popped up in Japan. There is a wide variety. Companion robots and AI devices are entering…