Maiko Return to Kyoto Stage After COVID-Caused Absence
“I’m very happy to be on stage,” said a 17-year-old maiko from East Gion, expressing the sentiments of everyone present. The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward…
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These are edible? Japanese culinary artist’s gorgeous cakes look like decorative temari balls
Originating in China and made in Japan from the 7th century as toys and eventually as decorative items, 手毬 temari are colorful embroidered balls made…
Japanese school uniforms then and now
The school uniform is something that everyone has probably seen at least once in Japanese school anime. Did you know that there are trends in…
New media site in “Easy Japanese” designed to be easier for foreign residents to understand
Alfasado Co., Ltd., a Japanese company involved in software, website applications, internet services, consulting and marketing, has launched やさにちウォッチ Yasanichi Watch, a new media site…
Japanese coffee shop chain Excelsior Caffé to curb food loss via food sharing service TABETE
Excelsior Caffé joins the effort to reduce food loss Some of our readers may recall our recent article in which we introduced Starbucks’ recent efforts…
Akio Ōtsuka is new voice of Jigen in Lupin III; new book features interviews, covers anime’s history
Passing the mantle Today on September 7th, 2021, the official website for Part 6 of the Lupin the 3rd TV anime series announced that voice…
Sustainable Japanese seasoning uses rice bran often discarded in the rice milling process
Rice bran and food waste As many of our readers surely know, rice is a staple food of the Japanese people. In the rice milling…
Traditional Japanese storehouse doors & lattice panels get new lease on life at Matsujirō Shōten
Nagano Prefecture-based 株式会社山翠舎 Sansuisha Co., Ltd. has been working to create a sustainable society through the use of quality wooden interior elements and pillars recuperated…
Paralympics Closing Ceremony Showcases Beauty in Diversity
The theme of the evening was “Harmonious Cacophony,” meaning that even in an aggregation of different noises, we can achieve harmony. Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward…
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We tried Kaldi’s always-sold-out super-popular curry bread spread! [Report]
Kaldi Coffee Farm is a shop that sells a variety of food products including coffee, sweets, and imported goods. Their original products are also popular….
Find the best Japanese character voice for your project!
Have you ever thought: “I need a Japanese character voice for my YouTube videos, but I can’t find one…?” Well, there’s good news for you!…
Japanese train fans can buy furniture made with real parts from classic Romancecar interiors
It’s hard not to admire Japanese trains. As someone who hails from a country where the trains are not only unreliable but visually unappealing too,…
Key Coffee and The Shop TK collab on sustainable apparel with retro jun-kissa coffee shop theme
Key Coffee Co., Ltd., a Japanese coffee company with a hundred-year history, is launching its second collaboration project with fashion store The Shop TK. The…
Moon Sweets subscription plan sends sweets with nutrients tailored for your menstrual health
On September 1st, 2021, eminess, Inc., a Japanese company with the mission to “free all women from having to endure suffering,” launched MOON TREATS, a…
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A must-buy super nutritious food for gamers and streamers! Over 10 million sold! [Report]
A well balanced food for gamers and streamers Hey gamers and streamers! Are you looking for a well-balanced food you can eat with one hand?…