Halloween is not until Wednesday, October 31, but celebrations in Tokyo were underway in full spirit and color over the weekend. The...
The five arts laureates of the 30th Praemium Imperiale Awards received their prizes from Prince and Princess Hitachi on Tuesday, October 23, at...
Using pieces called “discs” which are black on one side and white on the other, players of Othello, a two-player strategy board game,...
JAPAN Forward The Japan Art Association announced on Monday, October 22 that former US Ambassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy has accepted the position...
Shonen Jump Weekly turns 50 this year, and anime producer Shueisha surely knows how to celebrate the anniversary in a way that will most thrill...
It’s October. The colors of autumn are expected to give us that magical image of Japanese sceneries, yet what does the weather surprise...
The Praemium Imperiale, a global arts prize sponsored by the Japan Art Association, with Honorary Patron His Imperial Highness Prince Hitachi, marks its 30th anniversary...
Swords of Kyoto, a spectacular new sword exhibition opened September 29 at the Kyoto National Museum and finishes November 25. The exhibition focuses on the...
The market started operation on October 11, and tours for the public started on October 13. The new market is divided into...
The following letter was submitted to JAPAN Forward by Japanese academics with a request to help them have their views heard. It concerns a new...
I had heard that there was quite a sight at the Henn-a Hotel in Urayasu, Chiba, so I headed out to see what the fuss...
JAPAN Forward contributing photographer Shuji Ozaki is a notorious cat lover. It is therefore no surprise that most of the articles he has contributed to...