Mountaineer shocked by foul smell in Japan’s “haunted forest”
Japan’s “Sea of Trees” (樹海 jukai), or “Blue Tree Meadow” (青木ヶ原 aokigahara) as it’s also called, is one of Japan’s most famous forests situated on…
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Resident has surprising advice for two rival company couriers who kept meeting at her house
It’s quite common for people to buy what they want online nowadays. Naturally, the frequency of packages being delivered to our homes has increased dramatically,…
After maid robot café’s successful trial run in Akihabara, creator looks to the future
A maid cafe unlike any other For three days between October 7th and 9th, 2022, in a quiet side street in Akihabara, Tokyo, the rental…
Adorable rabbit Daruma are jumping into the New Year
Kanata Iwasaki at The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward It’s peak season at Arai Daruma, a small traditional shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Beginning with…
Realizing a dream life in Japan: Interview with Jenya, professional voice actress and singer
Some of our readers may have dreams they want to realize in Japan. If you do, you’ll surely find an excellent role model in Jenya…
Giant Demon Slayer character plushies are here to protect and cuddle you
Taito Corporation has announced it will be adding the characters of the international hit manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba to its…
With his “Pocky Blade,” Japanese artist is the Sharpest Sweet Tooth in the East
In 1999, Japanese food manufacturer Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd., known for their stick-shaped snacks Pocky and Pretz, chose the date November 11th to promote their…
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Japanese idol’s handshake event has life-changing impact on zealous fan [manga]
In the world of Japanese idols, “handshake events” are quite common among more established groups. As the name suggests, fans get to shake hands with…
Sumo wrestlers soak in your teacup with cute tea bags sold by Japan Sumo Association
On November 13th, 2022, the Grand Sumo Tournament Kyushu Basho kicked off in Fukuoka, Japan. At Fukuoka Kokusai Center, where the basho is being held,…
Turn instant miso into a gourmet dish with this Japanese convenience store lifehack
Miso soup Miso soup is an essential part of many traditional Japanese meals, so much so that some Japanese people feel that their meal isn’t…
Illustrator mom’s awesome Splatoon lunch for kids’ school trip is original down to the packaging
Japanese illustrator and Twitter user カタツモリ Katatsumori (@katatumori) is a mother of two. When her eldest daughter went on a school trip, the school instructed…
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Some of the tasty sushi rolls you’ll find in Japanese convenience stores [Review]
If there’s one thing that visitors to Japan consistently mention when it comes to foods they want to try, it’s surely sushi. Depending on your…
Enjoy tea flavored with Doraemon’s favorite snack, as well as adorable Doraemon plates
The Doraemon Future Department Store, the world’s first official store of the internationally popular manga and anime series ドラえもん Doraemon launched a unique tea today,…
Vtuber group hololive collabs with Japan Post on New Year’s postcards and themed goods
New Year’s postcards with otoshidama lottery entries (63 JPY) featuring original New Year’s-themed illustrations of the members of hololive, the Vtuber group produced by COVER…
McDonald’s Japan’s two new “Holiday McFlurry” flavors are their “best ever”
The McFlurry is a perennial favorite frozen treat at McDonald’s branches worldwide, and Japan is no exception. However, for the holiday season this year, it…