Enjoy Fall Colors in Tokyo at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fall leaves in Tokyo, where the prime season typically begins in mid-November and ends in early to mid-December….
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Tokyo Michelin Guide 2019: Onigiri Gets Bib Gourmand Status!
Japan is famed for the stellar level of its cuisine. This year’s Japan Michelin Guide confirmed this high-quality trend by awarding Bib Gourmand status to…
We Found An Extra Large Helping of Curry at Go Go Curry
by Japan Shopping Now / KOREKORE Aliens We are investigating throughout Japan. My stomach is growling. We are hungry. It’s already lunchtime. We’d love to…
Ajirojima Islet: Where ‘Crumbs of Shooting Stars’ Sleep
(by JAPAN Forward) The moon peeks out between the clouds, silhouetting the profile of the islet. Depicted in a long-exposure photograph are a host of…
We Tried McDonald’s Holiday Steak Sauce and Lobster Mayo Nugget Sauces
As we reported earlier this week, McDonald’s Japan put a holiday twist on their chicken nuggets, announcing larger 15-piece chicken nuggets sets coupled with Merry…
Smell Like A Dog And Enjoy It With Japanese Doggy-Themed Bath Salts
With its traditional culture of hot springs, Japan has a love affair with baths and many Japanese enjoy a nice soak in the bathtub as…
Tattooing Is Not A Medical Procedure, Japanese Court Decides
According to the Sankei News, tatto artist Taiki Masuda (30) was acquitted by the High Court of Osaka on Nov. 14 for practicing his art…
The Beautiful Creepy-Crawly World of Watercolor Illustrator Nishizuka em
The Enticing Entomophilia of Nishizuka em Some people, especially in Japan, have a particularly strong aversion to caterpillars of all sorts. If you’re one of…
grape Japan and Japan Shopping Now in Content Sharing Partnership
Introducing our new content sharing partner: Japan Shopping Now Operated by the Japan Shopping Tourism Organization, Japan Shopping Now is a site offering the best,…
Each Page of Fist of the North Star Chapter One Made Into T-Shirts: 49 To Choose From!
Fans of the legendary post-apocalyptic manga and anime Fist of the North Star who happen to be in Japan between now and Monday, November 19th…
s**t kingz: This Japanese Dance Crew Wants the World to Sit Up and Watch
(by Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward) You might imagine my slight amazement when I found out that a comedy dance crew by the name of s**t…
Japanese Artist Creates Traditional Kiriko Style Glasses in Miniature Form
It would seem Japanese people have a knack for creating incredibly detailed works of art in miniature form. We’ve already seen artists creating sculptures on…
Anime Fans Will Love The New Toei Animation Museum
Introduction to the Toei Animation Museum On July 28th, the new Toei Animation Museum opened its doors to the public. Located in the Oizumi area…
Keisei Skyliner & Teito Taxi Offers Seamless & Scenic Transportation To Your Hotel
Introduction If you’re planning on visiting Tokyo, one of your concerns as you get closer to your departure date is how to get to your…
INGRESS THE ANIMATION Kicks Off Fuji TV’s +Ultra Anime Lineup
Fuji TV’s +Ultra Anime Programming Japan’s Fuji Television network created the +Ultra anime programming lineup as “a new challenge.” As expressed in their motto: “We…