~It was first popularized by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike in March, when holding up a large plaque in a press conference she called on everyone...
Record breaking snowfall has hit several parts of northern Japan since December 15, and is wreaking havoc on transportation and daily life in the affected...
~What is Amabie anyway? You will be forgiven for not knowing, as many Japanese themselves were unaware of the mythical being before the start of...
Floresta, a doughnut chain which originally started in Nara, call their handmade creations ‘nature doughnuts’ since they only use all natural and organic ingredients. Not only...
~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...
~It was in March, during the state of emergency, that Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the new game for Nintendo Switch came out, and it hit the...
South Korea’s recent anti-Japan installation of a comfort woman statue in the German capital Berlin has sparked repercussions, and the move could result in strained...
~‘Normally this is a time for celebration and abundant business…but we need to do something to protect the medical system.’~ Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide...
What were the words and topics that Japanese couldn’t get enough of? What were the buzzwords on everyone’s lips? (First part) Trending Word...
Listen in as the JAPAN Forward editorial team and German journalist Agnes Tandler chat about her career as a seasoned foreign correspondent covering key conflict stories in...
Many children might be wondering: is Santa Claus going to make it to visit all the homes around the world this unusual Christmas season?...