Poor yield in tree nuts across the country drives hungry bears to venture into communities to look for food, encountering people and causing incidents. ...
In July I attended the funeral of my granduncle who passed away at the ripe old age of 95. He was the sixth of seven...
From as early as page one, the reader can see that Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter is a genuine attempt by its French...
When searching for Japanese-style clothes, many newcomers are at a loss of where to start. Kimono, while luxurious, can be a bit pricey. While perhaps...
Did you know that there are two types of ancient cloth still being woven just as they have been since the prehistoric (c. 14,000-300 BCE)...
Was it the rain from last night, I wondered? The bird’s chirping echoed early in the morning, while the river mist slowly but surely enveloped...
Three hundred kilometers west of Tokyo, in the heart of Japan’s Niigata Prefecture, lies Shirone. It is a modest city with a yearly festival that...
Dear Megumi, How are you doing? Here, the warmth of spring has spread across Japan and your favorite flowers are blooming beautifully. Do...
By Akashi Ikeda An aquarium in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, saw its number of visitors skyrocket in June. Most were clamoring to...
20th Fuji Rock Recap On July 3, YouTube and Softbank announced for the first time ever that this year's Fuji Rock Festival would...
JAPAN Forward Livestream links for each day will be updated everyday so make sure to keep this page open in your browser....
Fumie Oyama A soft breeze gently envelops the urban woodlands of early summer. Hungry Japanese crested ibises glide, alighting onto the rice...