As of February 2021, a new strain of COVID-19 is spreading throughout Japan. All over the city, we see posters calling for countermeasures to prevent…

Children are full of energy and easily get riled up regardless of where they are, but generally follow the same sleeping patterns as adults. Newborn…

Japan’s fantastic public transportation system is world-class. Trains run seamlessly and almost always arrive on time, to the minute. While stations are evenly placed throughout…

A recent photo posted by Tsukino-san (@tsukino_meito) is trending on Twitter. One day, Tsukino-san laid out her measuring tape to measure her bed frame. When…

Setsubun 節分, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one is eating a giant ehōmaki 恵方巻…

Will Fee, for JAPAN Forward The Japanese traditional comedic art form called rakugo has only grown in popularity in the 21st Century. Are there stylistic…

Remote work is on the rise in recent months. While it’s great to experience meetings in your pajamas, there are actually some downsides to consider….

Humans have different personalities. Some are outgoing, some are reserved, some are hard-working, some are lazy, some are nice, and some are complete as—you get…

As in the rest of the world, COVID-19 is causing many residents in Japan to hunker down until the worst is over. During trying times,…

During Covid-19, many residents are likely to use dine-in services like Uber Eats to avoid cramped restaurants and eateries. Naturally, the delivery service is popular…

Children sometimes surprise adults with their unexpected behavior. Twitter user Aya Hosoi (@hosoi) knows this well. Recently, her child surprised her while playing at a…

Festival days in Japan are rooted in centuries-old customs that are still faithfully honored to this day. Two of the most festive and symbolic days…

Winter is tough. Every winter season, cars get stuck in the snow and make traffic conditions miserable for residents. Indeed, the snowplows in Aomori, Japan,…

Some people say, “cats are adorable.” Sure they are sweet sometimes…when they want something…but as recent Japanese researchers determined, don’t come between a feline and…

In Japan, January and February signal the end of the school year. For high school seniors, it can get quite nostalgic. There are so many…