Slayers To Celebrate 30th Anniversary with Special Event in Tokyo City Dome Hall
Slayers fans, mark your calendars for March 29th, 2020! To commemorate 30 years since the original light novel series (written by Hajime Kanzaka and illustrated…
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South Africa Ends Japan’s One Team Winning Streak to Move On to 5th RWC Semi-Final
Galileo Ferrari for JAPAN Forward TOKYO — The final game of the Rugby World Cup quarter finals took place at Tokyo Stadium between 4th-world-ranking South…
Beer That Helps Get Rid of Your Beer Belly: Kirin’s Non-Alcoholic Karada Free
Science may not have invented a perpetual motion machine yet, but Japanese beer maker Kirin may just have accomplished the next best thing: a beer…
Interview with Masaaki Shiozawa: The “Founding Father” of Maid Clothes
Even visitors who don’t necessarily identify themselves as fans of Japanese games, anime or idols are probably aware of the Japanese phenomenon known as the…
Kyoto Yakitori Restaurant “Kazu” Gets Michelin’s Coveted ‘Bib Gourmand’ Rating
During your trip to Kyoto, if you’d like to feast on chicken skewers, known in Japan as yakitori, you have many options to choose from….
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 17
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…
Starbucks Japan Unmasks New Dark Night Masquerade Frappuccinos
Last week Starbucks fans in Japan got a Halloween treat when Starbucks Japan announced the release of bloody red masquerade-themed Frappuccinos, but Starbucks teased a…
Japan’s Iconic Creepy Arcade “Anata no Warehouse” Is Closing
Anata no Warehouse (Your Warehouse), a Japanese arcade modeled after Hong Kong’s Kowloon Walled City, is closing its doors. The arcade is famous for its…
Typhoon’s Toll on Tokyo Likely Mitigated by Massive Underground Flood Diversion Tank
As recovery efforts continue in the wake of the massive Typhoon Hagibis which pummeled central and eastern Japan last weekend with torrential rains and powerful…
In the Land of Typhoons, Why Are Power Poles Slow to Disappear in Japan?
The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward Surprisingly, only 8% of the electric power lines throughout the 23 wards of the Tokyo Metropolis are installed underground. The…
‘Scrum Unison’ Serenades Rugby World Cup Teams with Their National Anthems
Hiroshi Yoshida, for JAPAN Forward, as featured on their new 2019 Rugby World Cup Portal Visiting teams and their supporters who have come to Japan…
When Not Cradling Your Neck, This Comfy Pillow Transforms Into A Daruma Cushion
If you like to travel, a neck pillow is something you’ve probably invested in or considered buying at one time or another. Even if you…
Domino’s Japan’s “Halloween Roulette” Pizza Spikes One Slice with Ghost Pepper Sauce
Whether it’s the ridiculously cheese-laden “New Yorker 1 kilo Ultimate Cheese” or the Jalapeño-smothered “Tsundere Pizza,” Domino’s Pizza Japan has been upping the ante of…
Charming Studio Ghibli-Themed SteamCream Moisturizer Tins Are Back With New Designs
If you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli films, you may already know about Donguri Republic and the wonderful themed goods they make. Some of the…
See Exciting Samurai Film “Hatamoto Taikutsu Otoko,” Splendid Kimonos Worn by Lead
Those who are visiting Tokyo this fall or live in the area may be interested in an exciting opportunity to enjoy traditional Japanese culture thanks…