Osaka’s last remaining movie sign painter keeps tradition alive [video]
Movie sign painters are very scarce in Japan. Once a thriving career in the golden age of cinema, only a handful of them are active…
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80,000 sunflowers take center stage at Osaka’s Himawari Festa
Japan has a number of festivals spread across the year which pay honour to the country’s numerous plants and flowers. In spring we have the…
Enjoy the taste of summer at this pancake cafe’s peach fair
Osaka Prefecture’s Cafe Blow specializes in making pancakes. Committed to using fresh and simple ingredients, the cafe aims to create desserts which can be loved…
‘e-ZONe’: Japan’s First Esports Hotel Opens in Osaka
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Foward On July 3, the first esports hotel in Japan opened its doors to guests. Called “e-ZONe — 電脳空間,” which translates as…
To Osaka Resident Misty Fujii, Black Lives Matter is Personal
John O’Donoghue, for JAPAN Forward Where are you from? This is a question often asked of foreign residents in Japan. While it can get repetitive,…
[Corona ni Makeruna] Performing Arts Bounce Back in Osaka Amid the Pandemic
(Noriko Kameoka, Osaka Culture Section, The Sankei Shimbun / JAPAN Forward) Who would have imagined such a long period of inactivity in the performing arts…
Black Lives Matter March in Osaka Draws Crowd of Over 1,000
The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, was captured on video and circulated widely, sparking protests…
The rockenest most Osakanest granny idol group in town
Every generation has its heroes: John Wayne, The Beatles, Steve McQueen, Bruce Springsteen, Doogie Howser. Yet, these days in Japan, you’re more likely to see…
Osaka hotel’s samurai helmet inspired cake gives you a sweet taste of feudal Japan
The feudal era of Japan might be long gone, but the influence of samurais is still visible in modern day Japan. From traditional armor fitted…
Sylvanian Families Theme Park to Open in Osaka!
A new theme park recreating the village of Sylvania will open at Osaka’s Agricultural park, Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill on March 20, 2020. The…
Easy Kansaiben To Sound Like a Native
I visited Yokohama last month in November for an interview and caught up with some friends while I was in the area. Two are Japanese…
Japan’s New Kitty Hotel And Cafe Hybrid Gives Guests Constant View Of Cats
Japanese cat cafe and animal rescue company Neco Republic is always looking for creative ways to find forever homes for rescue cats. In the past…
New Look At Super Nintendo World At Universal Studios Japan Teases Attractions
While Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan has been providing plenty of entertainment up until now with its numerous anime-themed attractions, but for video game fans all…
Smash Your Stress Away With Cloud’s Sword And Thor’s Hammer At Osaka’s New Rage Room
While we’ve seen popular events where shirtless macho men will rip up items that remind you of bad times, Japan hasn’t done much in terms…
Wild Japanese Macaque Sighted in Downtown Osaka / Monkey Do’s and Dont’s in Japan
Japanese macaque sightings in Osaka Since September 24th, several reports have been received of a wild Japanese macaque monkey sighted in downtown Osaka. At the…