Ameya Yokocho アメヤ横丁, or Ameyoko, as it is more commonly called, is a famous open-air street market in Tokyo’s Ueno district which is very popular…

Gudetama, a very relatable character, is an egg who likes to laze around. His creators, Sanrio, are famously responsible for Hello Kitty among other cute…

If you’re a cat lover who particularly loves the squishy paws of your feline friends, Japan has quite a few products–namely eyeglasses that simulate a…

A history of powdered formula in Japan It may come as a surprise to some of our readers that liquid ready-made baby formula has not…

One of the popular recent dessert trends in Japan, mint and chocolate combinations continue to do well, featured in everything from candies, cookies and drinks,…

In the early 19th century, a mysterious, unidentified floating object washed up on the shore of the Hitachi region in Japan and was found by…

The brand Botanist actually makes hair and body care products, but they’ve crossed over into cafe territory with their set-up in the trendy haven of…

Whether it be through an appeal to fandom of popular anime or simply a love of old school films, Japan boasts quite a few ninja-themed…

(Updated on 3/6 with new Twitter comments) In reaction to the increasing number of online fraud cases, Japan has been stepping up its efforts in…

If you’ve not heard of the “Momo Challenge,” which authorities in several countries have issued warnings about, you may be familiar the terrifyingly jarring viral…

An important cultural landscape The historic Shibamata area in Katsushika Ward, with its old downtown Tokyo atmosphere, was the first neighborhood in Tokyo to be…

Starbucks is ubiquitous in Japan. There seems to be about ten in Shinjuku alone, and their ambitious plans to open more and more branches has…

If you have an office job or spend a lot of time on the computer, you know how uncomfortable it can be. You may have…

(by Shinji Ono for JAPAN Forward) The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is advancing research on a hypersonic Mach 5 passenger aircraft that can cross…

As an island nation, Japan prides itself on its fresh and delicious seafood with an astonishing variety of regional specialties just waiting for you to…