Kanata Okajima, who has written for BTS, TWICE, and Namie Amuro, is a mother of two. With unstoppable drive, she sets her sights on the Eurovision...
Kana Watanabe started out as a judo prodigy before switching to MMA. She spoke to SportsLook about food, fighting in the PFL and her quest to...
Start the year with a family outing to Strawberry House Kayama Farm for fragrant, flavorful, shining red globes and an all-you-can-eat Strawberry Day buffet.
Journey through the beautiful seasons of Japan in a "best selection" throwback to our hidden wonders of 2023, ending with our discoveries in the 2023 New...
Journey through the beautiful seasons of Japan in a "best selection" throwback to our hidden wonders of 2023, starting with the latest end-of-year discoveries.
Check out the best of 2023 through the top 25 articles on JAPAN Forward, finishing with the 5-1 most-read stories. Did your favorites make the list?
Check out the best of 2023 through the 25 most-read articles on JAPAN Forward, continuing with 10-6. Did your favorites make the list?
Check out the best of 2023 through the 25 most-read articles on JAPAN Forward, continuing with 20-16. Did your favorites make the list?
A consortium of 70 Japanese companies are participating in the new digital currency, with leading institutions like Japan Post Bank and Dentsu lending support.
After capturing the B.League second-division title in the 2022-23 season, the Saga Ballooners seek to build off their past success.
After rapid promotion in the B.League hierarchy in their first two seasons of existence, the Nagasaki Velca have established a solid foundation.
Infants become champions in the adorable Naki Sumo, or crying baby ceremony, one of Japan's lesser-known traditions celebrating transitions in a child's life.