Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

Ever since Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was published in 1865, characters and scenes from the book have inspired people around the world. Today…

There are already numerous platforms allowing anyone with a smartphone to create a virtual avatar and become a Virtual Youtuber. However, while some apps allow…

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Tokyo may be in the middle of cherry blossom season right now, but for those who plan to visit in late April and May, the…

Long celebrated by Japanese poets for their ephemeral beauty and delicate scent, Japanese cherry blossoms (sakura) also provide the ideal backdrop for a picnic with…

The Tokyo Tokyo Festival, an initiative led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Arts Council Tokyo to drum up excitement in the run-up to the…

Written by Sara Doel for JAPAN Forward The pub — short for “public house” — has long been established as part of daily life in…

Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

Kamakura: a famous tourist destination Famous for its dozens of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, including Kotoku-in with its Great Buddha statue, as well as…

While you may think that maid cafes are mostly alike, there is one establishment in Akihabara that many believe represents the gold standard of high…

(Updated on 3/29 with expected time of new era name announcement) Right now in Japan, there are hundreds of companies busily preparing commemorative goods to…

In accordance with Japanese culture and work ethics, Japanese restaurants, particularly shops specializing in traditional Japanese foods, are expected to behave formally and politely when…

Pierre Taki’s Drug Arrest Pierre Taki’s arrest on suspicion of cocaine use on March 12th has had severe repercussions for the Japanese music and entertainment…