Special Reports
Bashing and Blaming: How Junpei Yasuda Was ‘Welcomed’ After Release from Syria
When journalist Junpei Yasuda returned to Tokyo on October 25, observers worldwide who had been following his […]
Author Archives for Arielle Busetto
Arielle Busetto is a journalist at JAPAN Forward. She has finished the intensive Japanese course of the Inter University Center For Advanced Japanese Studies in Yokohama this summer, and is originally from Siena, Italy.
Culture & Society
s**t kingz: This Japanese Dance Crew Wants the World to Sit Up and Watch
You might imagine my slight amazement when I found out that a comedy dance crew by […]
Culture & Society
Tokyo’s Ramen Fair Celebrates 10th Anniversary — with Steaming Bowls of Noodles, Of Course
Tokyo Ramen Show 2018 might sound like a gourmet Broadway musical. In reality, we are talking […]
Culture & Society
Samurai Artist Tetsuro Shimaguchi to Receive International Cultural Prize in Italy
The samurai artist Tetsuro Shimaguchi is set to receive the “Premio Consonanze: I Protagonisti della […]
Special Reports
Arts Laureates in Japan to Celebrate 2018 Praemium Imperiale and Its ‘Message of Peace’
On its 30th year, the Praemium Imperiale further sealed its reputation not only as a prestigious international arts […]
Culture & Society
Japanese Breakdance Crew wins Edinburgh Fringe Asia Arts Award for ‘Best Performance’
Arielle Busetto – Tokyo When I was a student in Scotland, it was the dream of every drama […]
Culture & Society
Car & Travel Japan 2018: Here’s How to Experience Camping in a Crowded City
By Arielle Busetto Japan is a notoriously narrow archipelago of islands. Tourists coming to Japan […]
Special Reports
Tokyo Game Show 2018: Mobile Games, eSports, and Something for Everyone
Tokyo – Arielle Busetto Video game aficionados are flocking to Japan again, from September 20 to […]
Politics
Scotland, Yokohama Commit to Closer Cooperation
By Arielle Busetto In early July, Scottish Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop paid a three-day visit to […]
Culture & Society
Tradition and Technology: Panasonic Leads Innovation in Kyoto
In a world where big businesses are growing bigger and more alienated from the local community, […]
Blog
Umi No Hi Festival A Different Way to Experience Tokyo in the Summer
Arielle Busetto I found out about this event by accident through a friend. The Umi No […]
Blog
Make A Wish – It’s Tanabata!
Arielle Busetto – Tokyo The 7th day of the 7th month. There is something quite […]