~~ The 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is somewhat affectionately known as the “Great Buddha with Sunglasses”. That’s because when viewed...
The location is Niyodogawa Town, in Kochi Prefecture’s Yasui Valley. Where we are now, the water, after having come downstream, is crystal clear while reflecting...
According to research conducted by Japan’s National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR), Adélie penguins, the most common species of penguins in Antarctica, tend to have...
It might sound strange, but picture this. A boulder the shape of an apple with a big bite taken out of it stands in...
As COVID-19, the Wuhan virus, spreads around the world, it is important to remember that this is not a natural disaster, but quite possibly a...
Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore, JAPAN Forward and Jinja Honcho have collaborated to bring readers...
The enthronement ceremony, or Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi, for Japan’s Emperor Naruhito took place in Tokyo on October 22, leading up the climax of the rites of ascension to...
Top Photo Source: Osamu Sasaki In a small city in Japan, on a cold morning with no wind between October and April, you might...
Taylor Bond For those based in Tokyo, travel expenses can be a make-or-break factor when considering whether to take a trip to regions...
Patrick Kelly In the Seto Inland Sea, a large body of water separating Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu—three of Japan’s four main islands—lies the small...
