The numbers tell the story. Japan National Tourism Organization reports 499,000 foreign visitors in October, an increase of 2.4 times over September.
I can’t forget tsukemen, in which the noodles are served separately to, and dipped in, the broth. Another popular style, and perhaps my personal favourite, is...
Delicious, nutritious, fibrous, gluten-free, and vegetarian, could buckwheat play a role.in Nagano residents’ longest average life expectancy in Japan?
More salad than soup, it has a sweet and savory sesame sauce with a colorful mix of veg and protein toppings like cucumbers, ham, and fried...
A red car is giving new hopes to residents of the Hokkaido town. Not any red car, but a lipstick red Saab 900 Aero vintage coupeーthe...
The idea behind the dish is inspired by the rumour that Hachiko enjoyed scraps of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) from Shibuya revellers while he waited in...
The Hanasaki line has seen busier days. The local train that connects the cities of Kushiro and Nemuro in Hokkaido fights to live another year after...
This Tokyo Tower Trek takes you on a walk through the surrounding area and includes a chance to grab some world-class ramen.
I had my first taste of Japan in 2011 when I moved to Fukuoka, Kyushu, to work as an eikaiwa (English conversation) teacher. And...
First-time travelers to Japan can often be overwhelmed when putting together their itinerary, as the country offers so many delicacies, festivities, and traditions spread throughout...
Thanks to you, our dear readers, JAPAN Forward reached new milestones in monthly and daily readerships in 2019. Millions of users around the world followed our...
Thanks to you, our dear readers, JAPAN Forward reached new milestones in monthly and daily readerships in 2019. Millions of users around the world followed our...
