Reach Breathtaking Views at 6,500 Feet in Just 60 Minutes? Here’s How…
In Japan, as in other parts of the world, ski resorts are often synonymous with winter leisure. Many people flock to these winter wonderlands, drawn…
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You won’t believe how Japan’s World Cup team left their locker room after beating Germany
Until December 18th, 2022, soccer fans (and sports fans in general) who couldn’t fly to Qatar will surely be glued to their TV, computer, or…
Seiko releases celebratory Shohei Ohtani watch in their Astron Nexter series
Japanese wristwatch giant Seiko is releasing a new model for their SEIKO ASTRON NEXTER series to celebrate Los Angeles Angels and MLB star Shohei Ohtani’s…
Ylvis performs “What Does The Fox Say?” in Japan at Nippon Ham Fighters baseball game
Nine years since the 2013 viral hit song “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” by Ylvis hit the airwaves, the Norwegian comedy duo performed…
Japanese basketball player Monica Okoye reveals racial discrimination
Japanese basketball player オコエ桃仁花 Monica Okoye, whose mother is Japanese and whose father is a Nigerian of Igbo descent, plays for Denso Iris as well…
150 feet of Shotime! Shohei Ohtani springs into action on giant video wall in Shinjuku Station
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been attracting a lot of attention as a two-way player the likes of which major league baseball…
Japanese figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu announces retirement from active competition
At press conference held today, Japanese figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu announced his retirement from active competition as a figure skater, in light of an…
Ski Jumping: Ryoyu Kobayashi Grabs Japan’s First Gold Of Beijing Games
It was Japan’s first gold in the normal hill event since Yukio Kasaya led a podium sweep in Sapporo 50 years ago. Jim Armstrong, JAPAN…
Grand Sumo Tournament aims to inspire young fans with Pokemon Collaboration
In face of the country’s fixation on baseball, the title of Japan’s official national sport belongs to sumo. With prehistoric wall paintings suggesting the martial…
Japan’s Parkour Championships set to take place at Haneda Airport this Sunday
Developed in France in the 90’s, Parkour is a fast-paced sport that focuses on navigating one’s environment in the fastest way possible using the most…
Swallows Cap Remarkable Turnaround With Japan Series Victory Over Buffaloes
Pinch hitter Shingo Kawabata delivers the key hit for Yakult in the 12th inning. Jim Armstrong, for JAPAN Forward From worst to first to Japan…
Tokyo gyoza shop hopes their skateboard gyoza set will boost your luck at year-end jumbo lottery
From November 24th to December 24th, 2021, the Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho branch 新宿思い出横丁店 of gyoza specialty restaurant chain Gyoza no Antei 餃子の安亭 will offer a…
Stop fretting and keep shredding with Burton Step On rentals at Inawashiro Ski Resort
Despite being one of the snowiest places in the world during winter, instead of becoming a deadzone, the Japanese mountains truly come to life when…
Retired Yokozuna Hakuho Left an Indelible Mark on Sumo
The all-time winningest rikishi’s longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts. Ed Odeven, JAPAN Forward More than…
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…