Special Reports
Documentary Aims to Wipe Away Society’s Misunderstanding of War Brides
By Yukako Ueki Children of Japanese “war brides” are working on a film project that […]
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Diplomacy & Security
China’s BRI, Saudi Arabia, and the Confusing Game Inside Pakistan
It took close to 22 years for Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party to finally assume the […]
Economy
Sayonara to Tsukiji: Japan’s Fish Business Moves On
It is the end of an era. After 83 years in business, Tsukiji — the world’s largest […]
Blog
Walking Tour, or How Else Can You Get Into the Heart of Japan?
It started in the fall of 2014. Fresh from an exhilarating teacher trip to Cambodia, my friend […]
Politics
In China, Foreign Media Is Not the ‘Enemy of the People’
A German theatrical company recently performed a play at a theater in Beijing. The play was An Enemy […]
Special Reports
Mutual Trust Gone, Osaka Ends Ties with San Francisco Over ‘Comfort Women’ Statue
The 61-year-old sister city relationship between Osaka Japan and San Francisco California has been terminated. The […]
Diplomacy & Security
EDITORIAL: Japan Should Align with U.S. Policy vs China’s Aggression
We welcome the Trump administration’s recent comments denouncing China’s aggressive meddling in democracies and its hegemonic behavior, while reaffirming […]
Diplomacy & Security
Japan Firm on Flying Rising Sun Flag, to Skip South Korean Naval Review
Japan’s Defense Ministry has announced that Japan would forgo sending a Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) destroyer to participate […]
Culture & Society
Kofu City: Blueberries, Grapes, Wines…and A Glorious Past of Ninjas and Samurai
No matter where you go in Japan, the past and present are encountered constantly in ways unexpected to foreigners. […]
Culture & Society
‘Neko Dokoro’: Photographer Shuji Ozaki Releases Cat Calendar for 2019
JAPAN Forward contributing photographer Shuji Ozaki is a notorious cat lover. It is therefore no surprise that most of […]
Special Reports
With Chinese Lobby, Canada Allows Japanese Minority to Be Threatened
Last of a 2-part series Part 1: China Steps Up Efforts to Demonize Japan in Canada […]
Economy
Uniqlo to Support Roger Federer’s Charitable Projects in Southern Africa
The company that owns Uniqlo announced on Tuesday, October 2, that it would support the social engagement […]