Japan gets its first taste of domestic cricket craft beer
Inspired by Aesop’s fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper, Japanese startup Antcicada aims to dispel preconceptions about insect food. Since 2015, their “cricket ramen,”…
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Sony Collaborates with Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer on Walkman and Headphones
Whether it’s “Gurenge” (LiSA), “from the edge” (FictionJunction feat. LiSA), or any other tune, fans of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer may want to consider…
Ninjas on the Court: The Fantastic Freestyle Basketball Performance of Ninja Skill Ballerz
Freestyle basketball performance group Ninja Skill Ballerz created a sensation in 2008 with their first video “Ninja x Basketball?” demonstrating the high skill level of…
These Japanese Castles are Best for Sakura Viewing
By Galileo Ferrari, JAPAN Forward Japan’s castles are very popular for both inbound and outbound travelers as a source of relics of the past for…
-23C Frozen Baumkuchen is the coolest White Day gift this year
Now that Valentine’s Day is over in Japan, those who received chocolates or other nice gifts are beginning to think about what to give back…
Boba tea stand Metcha Matcha has a sensational strawberry lineup for Spring
As we’ve seen before on grape Japan, boba tea stand Metcha Matcha prides itself on its delicious drinks and desserts which blend the delights of…
Manga artist discovers that his cat’s fur pattern is a readable barcode
KyuryuZ is an illustrator and artist who posts “original cat manga” on his Twitter account. Earlier this month, in a Tweet which has over 210,000…
Rui Hachimura lends his likeness to a new collection of stationery items
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura is a hot property both on and off court, and particular in his native country, Japan. With endorsements from Nissin…
Discover The Creativity And Variety of Japanese Masks at The 8th Tokyo Mask Festival
From Noh masks, traditional fox masks and devil masks to contemporary mask creations like realistic animal masks and kigurumi masks, not to mention masked idols,…
Two-For-One Ramen for Pairs on Valentine’s Day at Ippudo Ramen Shops Nationwide
Are you a ramen lover spending Valentine’s Day in Japan this year? If you’re here with your Valentine or just looking for a good deal…
Guests on Coronavirus-Quarantined Cruise Ship Are Leaving Surprising Messages on Their Doors
The quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship now docked at Yokohama Port has sadly become the site of the second-largest outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outside…
Roland’s TAIKO-1 Is The World’s First Consumer Model Electronic Taiko Drum
In 2017, drum and Japanese music enthusiasts were excited to learn that electronic instrument maker Roland had teamed up with internationally renowned taiko performance art…
Japanese Love Liver and Engineer Creates Astonishingly Accurate Rina-chan Board
Hama-san (@ybybybmh) is an avid Love Liver with engineering skills, who’s looking forward to the anime adaptation of Nijigasaki High School Idol Club which was…
Countdown to Tokyo 2020: Japan’s Arts and Culture Also Prepare for the Olympics Stage
Yukako Ueki for JAPAN Forward The six-month countdown to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games started on January 24, and the athletes are working hard in…
Japanese Embroidery Artist’s Exquisitely Detailed Clasp Purse Is Out of This World
On Christmas Eve, 1968, NASA’s Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell and Bill Anders had the privilege of being the first humans to behold…