To everyone’s delight, a few enterprising Japanese businesses have also hit upon this question and are working hard to bring book and beer cafes into the...
Due to being both the largest and oldest exhibition of plum bonsai exhibitions in Japan, visiting the event has become a much loved Spring season tradition...
The production company on the film official page expressed formal apologies for the delay of the release and calling for fans to join them, saying “Let’s...
As things close down for a few days over the New Year period, workplaces hold bonenkai, or “year forgetting parties”—sort of like the good ol’ office...
~For those who celebrate Christmas, you’ll know food plays a big role in the festive season. It’s juicy meats, crunchy roast potatoes, veggies, biscuits, yams and...
~Despite the seemingly unimaginative trope of demons and zombies, the manga-then-turned anime has exploded among audiences both domestically and abroad.~ What were the words and...
Japan’s diverse and sometimes surprising use of regional and limited edition flavors in Kit Kats has made them a popular souvenir for travelers from abroad and within...
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one overarching thought that branches off to a...
In August, the “Sega Akihabara Building 2” closed its doors for good. At Manseibashi intersection, the game center located in Tokyo’s Electric Town (Chiyoda...
‘The castle would then become a building of the people. We want to leave a building that future generations can be proud of, and want...
One thing that has consistently captivated and delighted me during my tenure here in Japan are the changing seasons. For the first time in my...
Whiz kid Sota Fujii has sealed another record by becoming the youngest professional player to achieve 200 victories in the traditional Japanese board game...
