Culture
Autumn Unveils the Unexplored Beauty of Yagenkeiryu on the Shimokita Peninsula
Autumn arrives early in the northern regions of Japan. In early November, minimum air temperatures drop below 10ºC,
Travel
Mixed-Gender Hot Spring in Yubara Pleads with Visitors to Cover Their Bodies
In the Yubara Hot Spring village near Maniwa City, northern Okayama Prefecture, operators of the mixed-gender outdoor
Culture
Before Criticizing Public Funding for Emperor’s Enthronement Rites, Read Japan’s Constitution
Questions have been raised as to whether Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony violated the separation of politic
Culture
‘Let’s Eat Joban Mono from Fukushima’: 2019 Fish Festival Spotlights Tohoku, Whale Cuisine
Those who want to eat the best fish from all over country, right in the capital, will find all […]
Culture
[Soul of Japan] Visiting a Jinja
Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore, JAPAN Forward and Jinja Honcho
Culture
Epic Akira Art Exhibition At New Shibuya Parco Features Art, Apparel and Original Goods
If you’ve visited Shibuya in the past two years, chances are you’ve seen collage artist Kosuke Kawamura’s “AD 2019” plas
Culture
[Soul of Japan] Shikinen Sengu, the Ritual of Rebuilding and Renewal
Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore, JAPAN Forward and Jinja Honcho
Culture
[Soul of Japan] Imperial Rituals of Matsuri at Jingu
Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore, JAPAN Forward and Jinja Honcho
Culture
WATCH | Tokyo Streets Turn Festive as Emperor Naruhito Greets Citizens in Post-Enthronement Parade
The Japanese people en masse were finally able to greet the new Reiwa Emperor in a public parade through […]
Culture
[Soul of Japan] The Enshrinement of Amaterasu-Omikami at Jingu
Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore, JAPAN Forward and Jinja Honch
Special Reports
WATCH | Thousands at People’s Parade Celebrate Japan’s New Emperor
When you laugh, the world lights up — Someone’s happiness makes the world a brighter place. We send […]
Culture
[Soul of Japan] Ise Jingu, a Place to Pray for the Imperial Family and the Nation
Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore, JAPAN Forward and Jinja Honch