Tōno 遠野 in Iwate Prefecture is the home of many Japanese folk tales. The town is the setting for Tōno Monogatari 遠野物語, an anthology of…

For many people in Japan, March is graduation season. However, due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, many students have been unable to see…

Japanese creative art and design agency, NAKED inc., may have one of the quirkiest names in the industry, but don’t judge them by that –…

In recent years, beloved creature-catching series Pokemon has been collaborating with local municipalities around Japan to create ‘Poke Lids’, manhole covers with awesome illustrations. Hoping…

When starting out on a fantasy RPG adventure, there’s no more surer way to make your mark as an adventurer than to join up with…

In recent years, intrepid Pokemon trainers in Japan have been treated to a series of original manhole covers featuring their favourite creatures. The one-of-a-kind installations…

The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to make it difficult for international travel to Japan, let alone domestic travel within the country. For those who love…

By JAPAN Forward The name of the doll decorations comes from the ancient Japanese “Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.” The tale is so popular it…

Lagunasia (ラグナシア) / Laguna Ten Bosch is a multi-purpose resort located in the picturesque city of Gamagōri in the Aichi prefecture. The marine resort is…

teamLab’s innovative and immersive works are known to art lovers all over the world and they’ve brought their creative mix of digital art and physical…

Japanese digital art collective teamLab have become known for their elaborate and stunning exhibits which create an art experience like no other. They combine digital…

The 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is somewhat affectionately known as the “Great Buddha with Sunglasses”. That’s because when viewed…

The ‘NAKED SAUNA & SPA’ project which started in November of 2020, is known for creating sauna experiences that leave visitors with a ‘sauna high’…

Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto will hold the first exhibition event, Kotonari Kyoto, this year, in March.  The concept of the event is ai ga entame de bunka o terasu 愛がエンタメで文化を照らす,…

With Japan’s borders currently being closed to tourists due to the coronavirus pandemic, countless people have had their Japan travel plans cancelled with no certain…