Travel
The Westin Tokyo: Hotelier Charles Jack Extols Japan’s Unique Cuisine and Distinct Seasons
JAPAN Forward asked Charles Jack, general manager of The Westin Tokyo, what he thinks about Japan and what […
Culture
First time at the Furusato Matsuri
Each year an amazing gathering of the best food from around Japan is held in Japan. Its called […]
Blog
Experience A Different Bonito Flakes Rice at Katsuo Shokudo
(Photo Credit: Naoki) Katsuobushi — dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna — is probably more widely-known [
Culture
This is Where You Tuck Into Some Truly Delicious Japanese Beef
By Yukihiro Watanabe Michelin stars are not the only criteria for evaluating the quality of food. […]
Blog
A Tale of the Changing Culture of Ramen
When I was 15, a friend went to a Comic Conference in Italy. The next day he approached me […]
Culture
Emojis: A Story that Began in Japan
Emojis have imbedded themselves in our smart phone-obsessed culture. The Emoji Movie may have received a less-than-ste