Politics & Security
South Korea Digs Its Heels In As More Countries Lift Import Ban on Japanese Products
“In view of our findings of rigorous monitoring and inspection procedures, we are ready to take them off […]
Travel
The Westin Tokyo: Executive Chef Kazushi Iwane Spreads the Splendor of Japan’s World Heritage Cuisine
Recently we caught up with Kazushi Iwane, executive chef of Japanese restaurant Mai at the Westin Tokyo Hotel. [&hel
Travel
The Westin Tokyo: Executive Chef Kunihiko Waguri Talks About the Wonders of Cantonese Cuisine
Kunihiko Waguri, The Westin Tokyo’s veteran executive chef for Chinese cuisine, sat down recently with JAPAN Forward
Travel
The Westin Tokyo: Executive Chef Toshio Numajiri Blends Traditions and Trends
Toshio Numajiri, executive chef at The Westin Tokyo sat down with JAPAN Forward recently, and spoke about his [&hell
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Rugby World Cup 2019: Here’s Where You Go for Ramen Around the 12 Venues
Japan’s plan to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup means sports fans from around the world will be visiting, […]
Travel
The Westin Tokyo: Hotelier Charles Jack Extols Japan’s Unique Cuisine and Distinct Seasons
JAPAN Forward asked Charles Jack, general manager of The Westin Tokyo, what he thinks about Japan and what […
Travel
Top 5 Sakura Food Choices for your Hanami Experience!
Anyone who has been in Japan during cherry blossom season knows the madness of this time of year, from […]
Travel
6 Ramen Shops Win Bronze in Coveted Tabelog Awards 2019
In 2016, the Tabelog Awards to honor the most revered food and restaurants in Japan was established. It’s the [&hellip
Travel
Sea Squirts: Miyagi Saves A Delicacy Greatly Damaged By the East Japan Tsunami
Eight years have passed since the disaster of the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. […
Blog
Veganism in Japan: How to Cook and Survive in the Kitchen
Being a vegan in Japan can sometimes be quite tricky, especially with popular dishes which are fish and […]
Blog
British Afternoon Tea in Fukushima, Anyone?
British Tea has been experiencing something of a high-class boom in Japan in recent years. On a recent […]
Culture
Wasted Food, Leftover Meals: Japan Has to Chase Off the ‘Demon of Setsubun’
“Every time Setsubun is observed, a band of ghosts would appear,” says Kesako Matsui, a Naoki Literary Prize-winning w