Culture
2020 Pokémon of the Year Revealed, and Pikachu Didn’t Even Make the Top 10
The Pokémon Company and Pokémon fans celebrated Pokémon Day on Thursday, February 27, marking the 24th anniversary of
Culture
Pokémon Local Acts: Collaboration to Showcase Japanese Cities’ Charms Can Go Global, Says Literary Scholar Robert Campbell
It was a special occasion on February 27: Pokémon Day. On this day all the way back in 1996, […]
Culture
Japanese Cosmetics Brand Shu Uemura Collaborate with Pokemon for Electrifying Make Up Line
Japan is home to the cutest Pokemon merchandise, but just as popular with tourists, are Japan’s luxury beauty brands lik
Culture
PHOTOS | Anthropomorphic Sonic the Hedgehog and Other Visual Treats at TGS 2019 Cosplay
By Galileo Ferrari in Makuhari Messe, Chiba Flaunting furry pointed ears, athletic bloomers, long blue hair with red
Culture
One of a Kind Pokemon Design Manhole Covers Are Taking Over Japanese Towns
In some areas of Japan, all you have to do to get a feel of local traditions and specialties […]
Culture
Ryan Reynolds Takes on the Role of Pikachu in New Warner Bros Live Action Adaptation ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’
The popular Japanese character Pikachu has been made into a new Warner Brothers live action movie, Pokémon Detective P
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Choose From 151 Pokémon To Wear At Work With Pokémon Shirts Collection [Video]
Photo Source: PR Times Many of our adult male readers who work in jobs with a dress code, […]
Special Reports
Top 25 JAPAN Forward Articles of 2018: 25-21
Happy New Year from JAPAN Forward! One week into 2019, we are sharing with you in a series the […]
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[PHOTOS] Pikachu Outbreak 2018: Hundreds of Eevee Join Pokemon Parade
(Photo Credit: Naoki) Shiho Starla Kay in Yokohama, Kanagawa Pikachu Outbreak has now become an […]
Blog
Up Close and Personal with Japan’s Wildlife
To anyone familiar with Japan it should not come as a surprise that mascots, animal-themed products, and services [