Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Find the Colors of Kimetsu no Yaiba in a Garden of Illuminated Flowers
The beauty of things seasonal lie in their ephemeral nature – that fleeting moment when they can be most […]
Culture
Laughter in the Time of COVID-19: Traditional Japanese Comedy Rakugo Goes Online
As the performing arts proved to be the worst-hit sector during this COVID-19 pandemic, with it came one of greatest [&h
Culture
‘Harmony That Sounds Like Magic’ーFans React to The King’s Singers Online Concert
“It’s a harmony that sounds like magic” “It’s almost like listening while being at Hogwarts, in Harry Potter.” [&hel
Culture
[Kimono Style] Tokyo Yuzen Master Celebrates 50 Years of Her Craft
Keiko from Taylor Hawkins on Vimeo. There used to be almost 400 dyers of beautiful Japanese kimono fabrics in [&hellip
Special Reports
Victim’s Lawsuit on Alleged Massacre During Vietnam War puts Moon Government in Uncomfortable Spot
A Seoul court has begun hearings on a lawsuit brought by a Vietnamese woman who is demanding the […]
Culture
One Piece and Shu Uemura’s holiday makeup collection is a glittering trove of pirate treasure
Japanese cosmetics brand Shu Uemura’s holiday collections have become something to look forwards to in recent years, esp
Podcast
Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – The King’s Singers Digital Tour #07
Listen in as the JAPAN Forward editorial team chats with Julian Gregory and Jonathan Howard, two members of the world-fa
Culture
WATCH HERE: The King’s Singers ‘Finding Harmony in Japan’ October 24 Concert
The King’s Singers’ online virtual tour in Japan is finally here. On Saturday October 24, the worldwide famous [&hel
Culture
Kanazawa’s Gift: The World Discovers the Autumn Flavor of Japanese Matsutake
It is around this time of year, when the cool autumn breezes begin to blow, that we find […]
Special Reports
Korean Academic Steals Image from Takeshima Picture Book and Writes: ‘Japan Killed the Sea Lions’
Above: Author Yumiko Sugihara and a picture from the Takeshima Picture Book from which a South Korean academic stole an
Culture
[Bookmark] ‘We Can’t Wait To Be Back!’ The King’s Singers on Touring in Japan, Life During COVID-19
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one […
Culture
‘Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha’ Premieres in Japan Among Fan Craze
On October 16, the immensely popular anime series, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer, premiered its first film of the [&