Movie Theater Challenges “Self-Restraint” Mood in Japan After Pierre Taki’s Drug Arrest
Pierre Taki’s Drug Arrest Pierre Taki’s arrest on suspicion of cocaine use on March 12th has had severe repercussions for the Japanese music and entertainment…
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Beautiful Japanese Traditional Paper Sakura Umbrella Is Perfect For Cherry Blossom Season
This year, Japan is pleasantly surprised to see the gorgeous sakura season approach early and add a beautiful coat of cherry blossoms to the country,…
Kimono Fashion Can Be Cool — Trust Designer Jotaro Saito
(by Arielle Busetto for JAPAN Forward) Jotaro Saito doesn’t go unnoticed when walking down a street. The day I met him at Kanda Myojin, he…
Japanese Voices: @17 no Gokitaku Shimasenka? #45: “A visit from Hisanori Yoshida”
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Strangely Cute Japanese Great Buddha Paperclips Put A Holy Clamp On Your Important Files
Located in the beautiful prefecture of Nara, Japan, Tōdai-ji (Eastern Great Temple) is celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home to the…
Ten Japanese Illustrators and Painters To Watch
As our readers may know, we like to regularly introduce talented Japanese illustrators and painters who regularly produce high quality art in their own unique…
Kawaii Meets Cyberpunk At Maid Cafe Akiba Zettai Ryoiki A.D. 2045
Akiba Zettai Ryoiki’s absolutely kawaii maid cafe zones Akiba Zettai Ryoiki has made a name for itself with its super kawaii mood, its foreigner-friendly attitude,…
Idol Group Momoiro Clover Z Introduce The Hidden Charms of Nagasaki City
Whether it’s local delicacies such as Champon noodles, beautiful stained glass adorning churches or the famous Meganebashi Bridge, Nagasaki, with its exotic mood and delicious…
My Melody To Debut As Radio DJ On Listener Advice Show “My Melo Therapy”
Not to be outdone by her best friend Hello Kitty who has been exploring new ways of reaching out to her fans such as DJing…
Japanese Voices: @17 no Gokitaku Shimasenka? #44: “A visit from i☆Ris!” (Part 2)
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Famous Tokyo Street Market’s 12-Year-Old Idol to Debut First Song Produced by a Major Artist
Ameya Yokocho アメヤ横丁, or Ameyoko, as it is more commonly called, is a famous open-air street market in Tokyo’s Ueno district which is very popular…
VR Ninja Training Dojo Opens Up In Tokyo
Whether it be through an appeal to fandom of popular anime or simply a love of old school films, Japan boasts quite a few ninja-themed…
Artist Behind Creepy Momo Image Destroys Sculpture
If you’ve not heard of the “Momo Challenge,” which authorities in several countries have issued warnings about, you may be familiar the terrifyingly jarring viral…
Explore Tokyo’s Historic Shibamata Area in Stylish New Video—Music by Ryota Nozaki (Jazztronik)
An important cultural landscape The historic Shibamata area in Katsushika Ward, with its old downtown Tokyo atmosphere, was the first neighborhood in Tokyo to be…
New Starbucks Japan Branch to Open Inside Kyushu Important Cultural Property
Starbucks is ubiquitous in Japan. There seems to be about ten in Shinjuku alone, and their ambitious plans to open more and more branches has…