Travel
Hygienic Japan is Where Most Tourists Want to Go After the Pandemic
Japan is the most popular international destination for tourism after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, a new survey
Travel
Travel Website MATCHA Launches Support Page for Tourism Initiatives Around Japan
Around the world the arrival of autumn has been accompanied by economic instability due to COVID-19. Many countries,
Travel
The Rainbow Bridge to Odaiba: A Cinematic Journey
Evolving from an outcropping of man-made islands in Tokyo Bay constructed during the Edo-era, Odaiba is home to a beach,
Travel
Japan May Allow Entry of Foreigners with Three-Month Visas Starting October
Japan is considering allowing the entry of foreigners, with certain conditions, starting in October, the government
Culture
[Blog] How a Trip to Hong Kong in 2011 Led to the Rich Experience of Living in Japan
An unexpected trip to Hong Kong in 2011 marked my first venture into Asia. Even today, every thought of Hong […]
Travel
Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – Go To Campaign EP #03
Listen in as the JAPAN Forward editorial team discusses the government’s initiative known as the “Go To Campaign” and th
Travel
Onjuku: The Beauty and Longing of Chiba’s Famed Coastal Beach Town in the Coronavirus Era
Photo credit: Memi Nojiri Under a desert moon Two camel riders Carry their lot Of gold and silver. […]
Special Reports
Are Japan’s Coronavirus Immigration Rules Discriminating Against Western Residents?
Japan posted advisories to NOT travel to certain named countries and banned the entry of visitors from those countries
Economy & Tech
Expect New Travel Rules As Japan Resumes Partial Business Travel With Vietnam
Amid calls for caution from experts and the World Health Organization regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] You Can Order Your Shinkansen Bento Box in Advance
Those who have traveled on a bullet train in Japan will know what a treat it is to ride. […]
Travel
Historic Kyoto teahouse’s gorgeous matcha hydrangea parfaits return for rainy season in Japan
The matcha parfait is a piece of art, and Japan’s dessert masters continue to push the art form to […]
Travel
No, Sorry, Japan’s Tourism Boost Post-Pandemic Doesn’t Cover International Flights
The Japanese government unveiled on May 26 its stimulus plan to boost the economy, particularly the tourism sector, once