Japan’s many terrifyingly realistic haunted house experiences haven’t exactly been an attractive outing due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but haunted house…

If you happen to be in Japan over this New Year’s holiday season, one of the things you may be interested in trying is traditional…

Recently, there has been some good news in the fight against the pandemic. Antibody research is investigating novel methods of combating the virus, while others…

With fear of the coronavirus all pervasive, companies are scrambling to come up with products to meet the demand for reassurance. Case Mate, a leading…

The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to take a grim toll on Japan’s tourist trade. A month has passed since the government launched its ‘Go To’…

Halloween is still more than two months away, but some parents may already be making plans. Although things are supposed to be a bit spooky…

Face masks have been worn in Japan long before the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, but the pandemic has definitely made them a more integral…

The ongoing pandemic has changed the landscape in Japan. While certainly not alone, the country has seen a dramatic change in the industries that keep…

While many ramen shops in Japan remain open and you can even stay in your very own ramen shop-themed hotel room, heading out to your…

Japan appears poised for hard times. Exports have plummeted and job losses and pay cuts are a haunting specter. Domestic demand, slammed late last year…

Kinnikuman Maybe you’re a fan of classic Japanese manga and anime and you got into Kinnikuman that way. Maybe you live in Japan and have…

Florentyna Leow, JAPAN Forward Every year on the 14th of August, the Matsuyama family loads up their car with 10 lanterns in preparation for the…

As masks have become an everyday essential in Japan as a countermeasure against the spread of the novel coronavirus, makers have taken to releasing more…

Go To Travel – A Brief History On July 10, 2020, the Japanese government announced the launch of their “Go To Travel” campaign to start…

In my experience, it’s occasionally challenging to understand the politics of Japanese people. While some residents, like the numerous right wingers, are very outspoken, it…