The Cutest Mochi Ice Cream You’ve Ever Seen
Yukimi Daifuku is the perfect treat for summer. It consists of round sweet ice milk wrapped in soft mochi. The super popular Japanese snack usually…
Kyoto’s Haunted Taxi Tour Spirits You Away to the Historical Capital’s Spookiest Spots
As Japan’s former capital, Kyoto is bursting with historical charm. You can’t walk a few feet without stumbling upon something belonging to the country’s bygone…
Tattoos and Onsens – They Do Mix
Ah, the onsen—a distant dream for those with tattoos in Tokyo…or so we thought. More and more bathhouses are allowing our branded friends through the…
Japanese Designer’s False Eyelashes Will Have Your Eyes Dripping Jewels
‘Deco’ is a trend in Japan that means sticking jewels and cute decorations all over something, be it a smartphone case or literally anything else…
Japanese Fast Food Chains Turn Themselves Into A Power Ranger Style Superhero Team
After seeing Japanese Kit-Kat flavors turned into handsome anime men and worldwide fast food chains drawn as anime personas, it looks like actual Japanese fast…
Japan’s Gyoza Hot Dog is the Pinnacle of Junk Food Achievement
In Japan’s food capital, an extra carby challenge awaits. The Gyoza Dog. Gyoza are a type of pan fried dumplings, commonly known as pot stickers…
The Best Pet Cafes in Tokyo for Animal Lovers
Living in Tokyo, it’s hard to get a fix of the fluffy stuff. Pets are usually not allowed in apartments and hectic work schedules hold…
Japanese Village Faces Ninja Shortage–Even With Salaries As High As $85,000
Japan’s Iga City, the birthplace of ninja, is running out of ninja in 2018. Update: Iga city officials now deny the reported salary and the…
Omiya Railway Museum Showcases Dawn of Railroads in Japan Until Sept. 30
© Japan Forward Text: Earl H. Kinmonth, Professor Emeritus, Taisho University This year is the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration. In a narrow sense…
Pikachu Outbreak Festival 2018 to be Invaded by Another Pokemon Army
You may have heard of the Pikachu Outbreak event which happens yearly in Japan. Year on year, every summer, the amount of Pikachu involved has…
Japanese Amphibious Gill Garment Aims To Let Humans Breathe Underwater
If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat after a nightmare of perishing away in a world submerged…
Japan’s Subzero Vending Machine Sells Soda That Freezes Before Your Eyes
Beat the Summer Heat With a Subzero Drink In the hot summer months, there’s nothing more refreshing than an iced-cold drink. While water and iced…
Rainbow Sunset in Japan Brings ‘Your Name’ Scenery into Reality
Despite the scorching heat, there is one particular characteristic of Japanese summer which is worth celebrating. During this time of year you can see dramatically…
Behold The Adorable Lip-Smacking Shiba Inu Cerberus
With adorably stubborn cuties like Hana-chan to compete with, it can be hard to stand out when it comes to shiba inu internet stardom, but…
Sashimi Artist Daintily Recreates Japanese Tanabata Legend in Raw Fish
Anything can become art. Recently we’ve seen apples among other things transformed into beautiful works worthy of being placed in a gallery. On his Instagram,…