The Splendid Garden Eel and Hass’ Garden Eel are popular in Japanese aquariums for their cute appearance as they stick their bodies out of the…

Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa announced today, March 3rd, 2021, that he is recruiting eight passengers from around the world to join what is planned to…

It’s been difficult to get out and about during the pandemic. Travel-oriented businesses have certainly noticed, and many are hurting. However, some are arranging creative…

Hokkaido based sweets brand, Good Morning Table, will open a limited time pop-up store at Tokyo’s GRANSTA shopping mall from Monday, March 1, 2021. Don’t…

Kagawa prefecture is known as the number one spot to try one of Japan’s most popular dishes – udon noodles. Whilst udon is readily available…

As a countermeasure to conditions caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus, many Japanese businesses have adopted telework models allowing their employees to work…

If you love Leiji Matsumoto’s classic series Galaxy Express 999 and particularly if you’re a fan of the intergalactic locomotive’s beautiful guide Maetel (and you’re…

Are you enticed by the combination of chocolate and raspberry? Do you enjoy a fusion of dark, elegant and beautiful in the theme of Alice…

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…

With spring just around the corner, many Japanese srestaurants, sweets shops, cafes and drinks stands are thinking of various ways of marking the occasion. As…

Yakiniku, or Japanese grilled meat barbecue cuisine, is often regarded as a communal dining experience. Friends and family gathering together over a grill incorporated into…

The Otamatone is an electronic musical synthesizer developed in Japan by the CUBE toy company and the Maywa Denki design firm. Shaped like an eighth…

Member of Japanese comedian duo Tunnel’s Nori,take Kinashi (AKA Nori-san) has been known for his avid work as an artist. He’s not only had 8…

Every year on February 14th, many parts of the world celebrate love with fancy store-bought or perhaps homemade chocolate for their loved ones. Airu (@airuria)…

Kaede (@yukicoco4) is a mother of a young boy. She posted two photos of her son on Twitter, and they are getting some viral attention….