Go To Campaign now Available for Disneyland: List of Stores
Go To Travel is a campaign that begun with the purpose of restoring the economy of Japan that had to suffer a lot because of…
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Burger King Japan’s “Extreme One Pound Beef Burger” is a bunless flame-broiled behemoth
Back in July, fast food lovers in Japan surely took notice of Burger King’s colossal 2,046 calorie “Maximum One Pound Beef Burger,” especially since it…
AniPic! digital anime image ownership platform launches with “Great Pretender”
AniPic! bringing together fans and creators through digital art ownership AniPic! is a new digital platform operated by YUIMEX, Inc. which allows you to have…
Make your own Demon Slayer logo and text with these three fonts actually used in the anime
Fans of the megahit manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and even non-fans can probably recognize the logo of the series with…
Gundam and French cookware brand, Le Creuset, team up for stylish wine cooler sleeves
When the show first aired back in 1979, no one knew that Mobile Suit Gundam would still be relevant in pop culture 40 years on….
Manga artist Oki Chu brings ‘low brow’ psychedelic art to Okachimachi
For the past six years, artist Okinaka Yoshinari, better known as Oki Chu, has been focussed on hosting other artists’ work at mograg, the small…
The lie of the land: how topography made Tokyo the city it is today
You might not think so looking out over Tokyo from one of its giant skyscrapers, but the modern city owes its chaotic appearance to the…
Shiretoko World Heritage site staff chide litterbugs after an increase in discarded waste
Japan has a reputation for cleanliness. School children are tasked with cleaning their classrooms, and company employees keep offices spotless. In recent years, Japanese lifestyle…
‘The World’s Tastes Have Turned Japanese,’ Says Pop Culture Guru Matt Alt
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward Matt Alt has lived and worked in Japan since 2003. With the insight and expertise learned on the floors of companies…
Reward yourself with a Kobe Beef Burger or Cheeseburger at Japan’s Freshness Burger chain
You’ve worked hard this year. The next time you’re in the mood for a burger, why not grab an early reward for your efforts with…
“Demon Slayer” Christmas cakes come in 33 varieties printed with your favorite characters
With less than a month and a half left in 2020, chances are you’re already thinking about the holiday season and maybe even considering having…
Leave cute cat paw prints in cement or any surface with 3D stamp by hanko maker Ono Inbō
Home improvement projects don’t always go as planned, and using concrete is no exception. A sudden change in weather can affect drying times, unexpected rain…
A Guide to Japanese Banks for foreigners living in Japan
I remember the first time I got to Japan as an exchange student, and one of the things I had to do first was opening…
JAPAN Forward Third Anniversary and Website Renewal
Our media partner JAPAN Forward is celebrating its third anniversary. To mark the occasion, they have renewed their website with the following features: A new…
New illustrated book shows changing trends in Japanese make-up from Heiwa to Reiwa
An illustrated history of changing trends in Japanese make-up over the past 30 years has become a big hit with Twitter users. Professional illustrator Pai…