‘Nabe’ means ‘hot pot’, while ‘motsu’ means, well…innards. Thus, Motsunabe is an offal hotpot. Sound appealing? I didn’t think so either. I was, however, willing to...
7-Eleven Japan, which is no stranger to a creative menu (including their surprisingly delicious sandwich selection and treats that captivated visiting Olympic reporters), has been delivering...
"I am privileged that my job is to make people laugh, and I shouldn’t make people feel uncomfortable with what I say,” said comedian Kentaro Kobayashi,...
Visit Kyoto between May and September and you’ll be able to experience this popular past time in a variety of locations from Kibune to the Kamogawa...
It’s being sold under the moniker of the ‘Michinoku Design’, where Michinoku is a former province of Japan that spanned the three modern-day prefectures of Aomori,...
nagashi somen, or flowing noodles. This simple, refreshing summer dish is a tried and true way to cool down
From swordmaking to modern knives, Japanese pottery, wooden chests, paper making, and more — learn from Japanese artisans themselves.
There are many things Japan should do, but in terms of geopolitics I would say two things: prepare to go alone without American support, and find...
~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...
~JAPAN Forward reached new milestones in monthly and daily readership in 2020. We invite you to find what attracted readers to our most popular articles of the year,...
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...
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...
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