JAPAN Forward asked Charles Jack, general manager of The Westin Tokyo, what he thinks about Japan and what he likes about Japanese cuisine. ...
On March 11, 2011, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake shook Japan off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, triggering a massive tsunami which devastated the Japanese mainland...
Taiko folk music band DRUM TAO is a hot topic these days. From April, the band will have a permanent performance spot in Tokyo’s Yurakucho...
Video Credit: https://youtu.be/NJtr8gW45lo The Shibuya Police Department on Wednesday, December 5, arrested four men allegedly connected to the raucous affair during a Halloween celebration,...
(Photo Credit: Naoki) While Harajuku is more internationally known for its distinctive fashion styles, Shibuya is the heart of mainstream young fashion in Japan. ...
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...
Gluten—such a silly word, isn’t it? Phonetically it is just about as annoying as it is for my culinary experience. For those of you...
“I will never forget these few years we spent together.” A girl, dressed in a simple costume speaks onstage, and the audience falls...
Above: photo taken by Nheyob of a stained glass window depicting St. Patrick / Source: Wikimedia Commons Earlier this month, alongside a flurry of announcements...
Tokyo is often considered a foodie’s paradise, with Japan’s capital having more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world. From the chaos of Tsukiji...
