Tokyo's Somei Yoshino trees were declared in full bloom on March 14. Sakura season has arrived early, but don't panic — you have until the end...
Who knew yokai could be such fun playmates for kids? Kitaro Hiroba in Chofu, Tokyo is not your ordinary Japanese playground.
Fans who loved "Slam Dunk" in their youth have rushed to see the animated film. Could a shared passion for the masterpiece repair bridges between countries?
Yamecha is the perfect blend of umami and sweetness. As consumers shift to non-alcoholic drinks, high-end green tea could become the next big thing on the...
In the wake of the Tohoku earthquake, Richard Halberstadt chose to stay in Ishinomaki. Today, he continues to share the city's story of survival and hope.
This International Women's Day, JAPAN Forward presents the stories of 14 exceptional women who let nothing get in the way of achieving their dreams.
Pops of pink in Tokyo's cityscape signal the arrival of peak sakura season. Many of the sakura species date back to the work of Edo-period horticulturalists.
As early-blooming cherry blossom trees herald the arrival of spring, reports have emerged of an alarming change in Japan's most popular sakura, Somei Yoshino.
Before the rise of individualism, Japan was a "children's paradise." The key to reversing depopulation can be found in the Japanese people's own history.
The skill, diligence, and artistry required to maintain the breathtaking gardens of the Adachi Museum of Art have earned the name "divine management."
Sugawara no Michizane was an eminent poet of the Heian period. His love of plum blossoms has been passed down over a millennium to the children...
The top highlights of Taipei Game Show were the superb quality of Taiwan's homegrown creations, as well as the latest indie games from East and Southeast...