Japan Invents Microwaveable Potato Chips… Because It Can
(Updated with information on product recall) At first, the idea of microwaving a bag of potato chips doesn’t sound right, even here in Japan. After…
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Japanese Voices: @17 no Gokitaku Shimasenka? #40
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…
5 Fukuoka Food Specialties You Have to Try: From Hakata Ramen to Mentai Egg Roll
Osaka is famous as Japan’s food capital, but a lesser-known foodie getaway is down south, Fukuoka. The port town of Hakata has played the role…
Chicago Pizza Goes Kawaii In Japanese Restaurant Group’s Goopy New Lineup
Chicago-style pizza Whether it’s deep-dish style like Uno’s or stuffed like Giordano’s, Chicago-style pizza literally stands out from the rest with its deep pie crust….
Nescafe Sleep Cafe To Open Permanently, Offering Affordable, Customized, Comfy Naps
Fighting sleep debt in Tokyo Whether it’s insomnia, sleep apnea, an over-booked travel itinerary, or for those who live here in Tokyo, long working hours…
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Miyazaki Prefecture: Mythical Roots of Japan Explored in Gorgeous 8K [Video]
Miyazaki Prefecture on the southeastern coast of Kyushu is a hidden gem which deserves to be explored. Although it doesn’t boast any major tourist attractions,…
Cafe Reissue in Tokyo Does Amazing 3D Latte Art of Any Character You Choose
If you’ve ever looked at your plain, boring latte and thought, ‘this is not anime enough for me’, then this is the cafe for you….
Return To The Wondrous Woods: Japanese Artists Shine At Bokura no Mori 2 Exhibition
Combining the themes of “a sense of wonder” and the natural world, last year’s Bokura no Mori ボクらのもり (literally “Our Forest”) brought together talented Japanese…
Veganism in Japan: How to Cook and Survive in the Kitchen
(By Jasmine Ortlieb for JAPAN Forward) Being a vegan in Japan can sometimes be quite tricky, especially with popular dishes which are fish and meat-based,…
Lipton Releases Sakura Milk Tea To Celebrate Blooming Cherry Blossoms In Japan
As Japan’s unusually early cherry blossom season approaches, sakura themed campaigns such as a bar that lets you dive into a pool of cherry blossoms…
Japanese Voices: @17 no Gokitaku Shimasenka? #39
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…
JAPAN BLUE – Bringing Tradition Closer to Everyday Life
(By Shiho Starla Kay for JAPAN Forward) “Japan blue” is the color of the emblem for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, as well…
Character Bento Tribute to Legendary Studio Ghibli Director Hayao Miyazaki Perfectly Captures His Essence
Character bento or chara-ben are a great way to show off artistic flair when preparing a packed lunch. The food is formed to express a…
Edgy Anime Pop Team Epic Collabs With Sanrio’s Adorable Characters for Theme Cafe
Pop Team Epic, a manga and anime series which made giving the finger a trend in Japan, seems like a strange bed fellow for the…
Japan Holding Its First Contest For Most Handsome Man in Makeup
Men’s beauty media site BiDAN, operated by beauty business company Clafill Japan, is currently holding Japan’s first ever contest to decide who is “the country’s…