One thing that has consistently captivated and delighted me during my tenure here in Japan are the changing seasons. For the first time in my...
“Atypical” is typical during the days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like every country, Japan is growing accustomed to peculiar policies and awkward workarounds as commerce and...
In this second of two installments, we will discuss the Residence Track immigration scheme. Japan is relaxing travel restrictions further for Japanese residents and foreigners...
The Japanese government has started to ease its restraints on entry, exit, re-entry and return to Japan from particular countries and regions. Vietnam...
Japan is the most popular international destination for tourism after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, a new survey has found. The favorable sentiment toward visiting...
Around the world the arrival of autumn has been accompanied by economic instability due to COVID-19. Many countries, including Japan, have provided financial support to...
Evolving from an outcropping of man-made islands in Tokyo Bay constructed during the Edo-era, Odaiba is home to a beach, a rooftop skatepark, Fuji TV, museums,...
Japan is considering allowing the entry of foreigners, with certain conditions, starting in October, the government said on Wednesday, September 23. Most of...
An unexpected trip to Hong Kong in 2011 marked my first venture into Asia. Even today, every thought of Hong Kong brings back so many positive...
Listen in as the JAPAN Forward editorial team discusses the government’s initiative known as the “Go To Campaign” and their personal experiences with the challenges of...
Photo credit: Memi Nojiri Under a desert moon Two camel riders Carry their lot Of gold and silver. ‘The Desert Moon’ (Tsuki no sabaku),...
Japan posted advisories to NOT travel to certain named countries and banned the entry of visitors from those countries beginning on March 9 in response...