If one lucky cat isn’t quite enough to increase your wealth, then how about a 1,000 of them? At the Sen no Maneki-neko Art Exhibition…

Do you believe in the tiny people? You know, the ones who live secretly in walls and occasionally “borrow” stuff from us big people. The…

What may come as a surprise to even the most dedicated anime fans is that if there is one anime in Japan that nearly everyone…

Neon Genesis Evangelion fans may be getting a treat they never knew they wanted in the form of a newly revived exhibit in Tokyo. For…

Every year in Japan, the much anticipated cherry blossom season has travelers planning their hanami schedule, but for those looking for an alternative to outdoor…

Combining the themes of “a sense of wonder” and the natural world, last year’s Bokura no Mori ボクらのもり (literally “Our Forest”) brought together talented Japanese…

When traveling around Japan, you may notice that manhole covers often have surprising artistic designs. Different towns and regions across Japan display local history and…

© Japan Forward Text: Earl H. Kinmonth, Professor Emeritus, Taisho University This year is the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration. In a narrow sense…

Today, April 4th, as Tokyo experienced its first natsubi (夏日 literally “summer day”) when temperatures reach 25 degrees Celsius, many people began entertaining thoughts of…

For fans of Japanese TV Dramas, Fuji Television’s　Monday 9 pm time slot, affectionately known as Getsuku, is the most important time of the week. Since…

It’s no secret that one of the many pleasures of watching Studio Ghibli foods is lusting for the lifelike and mouth-watering food that often appears…

In case you missed it, Tokyo City View in Roppongi Hills is currently hosting an amazing and somewhat interactive gallery exhibition that showcases the art…