Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Doraemon Gets A Nostalgic Reprint for 50th Anniversary
In Europe, few people would be ignorant of the name of Doraemon, the manga character brought to life […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Sento in Kumamoto Welcomes Foreigners to Bathe with Mascot
Yoyasuyu, a public bathhouse in the Chuo ward of Kumamoto, has been temporarily decorated with illustrations of Kumamo
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Hiyoko-chan Graces Manhole Covers in Ikeda, Osaka
Photo: A manhole cover with an image of Hiyoko-chan (Image provided by Ikeda City in Osaka) In the city […]
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Chōshi Railway: Clickety-clacking Through the Green
“The train does not run through a real tunnel, but it will take you through a ‘green’ one” “When […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] A Maiko Does the Ceremonial First Pitch at Koshien Baseball Stadium
Kanako, a maiko from Miyagawacho, Kyoto, does the ceremonial first pitch in Koshien Baseball Stadium on May 22, 2019.
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Osaka’s Colorful ‘Neutram’ Trains
Osaka Metro Southern Harbor Port Town Line ‘Neutram’ trains are lined up in the Nakafuto railyard, Suminoe District, Osa
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Oto Fire Festival Blazes on At Wakayama Prefecture
It turns out that wishing for the cold to subside and a fruitful spring to unfold is a […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Pray to the God of Good Business with a Bamboo Branch!
The Toka Ebisu Festival, known as ”Ebessan” among the locals, has just been held at Osaka’s Imamiya Ebisu […]
Special Reports
Top 25 JAPAN Forward Articles of 2018: 20-16
Happy New Year from JAPAN Forward! One week into 2019, we are sharing with you in a series the 25 […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] There’s A Hello Kitty Extravaganza at Keio Plaza Hotel!
The Keio Plaza Hotel screams elegance. With its many branches in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district and other locations, [&
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Forgot to Buy Souvenirs? Narita Airport Has Gacha Machines
A friend of mine once told me, “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke. But I have one […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The Trains Are Full — of Newspapers!
We are in JR Ueno Station, Tokyo, and it’s just past noon. The train directed towards Utsunomiya pulls […]