In 2016, the Tabelog Awards to honor the most revered food and restaurants in Japan was established. It’s the Grammys of Japanese cuisine, and the...
Ramen is rapidly becoming a global phenomenon. Even when JAPAN Forward visited the Ramen Show in October 2018, our reporters met chefs who were conducting...
Ramen restaurants (ramenya in Japanese) both at home and abroad are more popular than ever! The Michelin Guide helped — or perhaps it would...
Tokyo Ramen Show 2018 might sound like a gourmet Broadway musical. In reality, we are talking of one of the biggest food...
When I was 15, a friend went to a Comic Conference in Italy. The next day he approached me excitedly, raving that “the ramen was...
In pursuit of a B.League title, the Alvark Tokyo have showcased their depth, including the talents of Ukrainian backup Ihor Boiarkin, in the past few weeks.
Small museums that safeguard Asian monuments and the history of some of the greatest empires and religions in history need visitors to survive.
Soko Izumi recently toured Japan's outlying islands for a Hong Kong TV program. He describes Hong Kong and Japan as puzzle pieces that "fit together perfectly."
The 16 nominees boast six runners from the fans’ top choices, including Titleholder, Efforia and Equinox for the 67th running of the Arima Kinen.
For years, Oju Chosan has been the top horse in Japanese steeplechase racing. Now, at age 11, he is set to compete one last time on...
With Damian Lane controlling the reins, Win Marilyn becomes the first mare to win the prestigious race at Sha Tin Racecourse since Daryakana in 2009.
The numbers tell the story. Japan National Tourism Organization reports 499,000 foreign visitors in October, an increase of 2.4 times over September.
