Culture
Pioneer Japanese Designer Kenzo Takada, 1939-2020, Falls to COVID-19
Kenzo Takada, founder of the internationally renowned fashion design brand KENZO, has passed away at a hospital in Par
Culture
Nara’s Deer Miss the Tourists: Some Relearn Natural Diet While Others Grow Thin
The coronavirus is affecting the lives of Japan’s nationally protected species, the “Nara deer,” which live by Nara Pa
Whaling Today
Storms and Protests During the First Month of Taiji’s Dolphin Hunts, Minus the Foreigners
It’s September again! Perched on the southern tip of Japan’s main Honshu island, Taiji has long been a […]
Politics & Security
BTS Have an Army and Sing about Dynamite; Are They Used as a Weapon by South Korea?
Vehement nationalists in South Korea believe their country should have a new national anthem. This is not because [&
Culture
‘Virtual’ Tokyo Game Show 2020: What We Learned and What Comes Next?
On September 27, Tokyo Game Show 2020 came to a close, after nearly four days of around the clock live […]
Economy & Tech
Inca Awakening, Shadow Queen, Northern Ruby: Hokkaido Potatoes Get a Fancy Makeover
The waitress balances two ice cream cones in metal holders and hands them over. “Shadow Queen” is purple and […
Culture
Tokyo Game Show 2020: Great Potential For Video Game Events Online
Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2020 kicked off on the evening of Thursday September 24, at 8 P.M. JST. An […]
Culture
PlayStation vs Xbox: Console Wars Begin in Japan
On September 16, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the prices of its much-anticipated PlayStation 5. Its two cons
Culture
[Bookmark] Bodhisena: The Indian Monk Who Opened Eyes in Nara
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one overarching
Culture
[Corona ni Makeruna] Want Your Fix of Gyoza? Take Away is More Popular than Ever
It’s a match made in heaven. Dumpling skins, browned from the pan, and brimming with succulent juices and crisp vegetabl
Special Reports
Do You Know? There’s a More Inclusive View of the Controversy Over Comfort Women Statues
The Japanese comfort women program has become a dominant symbol of an era encompassing the Asia-Pacific War. Koreans h
Culture
‘Healthy Soul Food’ Hokkaido’s Soup Curry Creates a Frenzy
Soup curry is a Hokkaido favorite. But reports that Japan’s new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga lost 14 kilo by eating [&h