COVID-19 spread worldwide because of the secrecy of China. Don't let that happen again as new pathogens are causing the fresh wave of respiratory infections.
One of the most attractive features of the Asian Games was the diversity of events, from traditional sports like judo to new categories like urban and...
Japan begins increasing individual contributions to the cost of COVID-19 treatment. Is 10% enough? The search is on for a fair balance.
Summer is the peak time for judo tournaments in Japan, giving athletes opportunities to test their skills and development during various competitions.
Typhoon Lan is set to hit the central island of Honshu, affecting Kobe, Osaka, and Nagoya, among others. Find out about past disruptions and lessons learned.
JAPAN Forward is one of the fastest-growing English-language news sites in Japan. In June, esteemed supporters and guests joined us to celebrate our journey.
The English-language site JAPAN Forward kicked off in 2017, aiming to convey news and information about Japan and the Japanese people to the world in English.
Japan won its sixth consecutive mixed-team judo championship in Doha after beating France in a thrilling, hard-fought final a year ahead of the Paris Olympics.
After nearly 7 million deaths, Tedros has declared the crisis is over. But WHO's deference to China and the origins of COVID-19 have yet to be...
"People often say 'reconstruction' … Ishinomaki will never return to how it was before the disaster, but it can move forward." — Yusuke Takei
May's world championships will shine the spotlight on 2024 Olympic judo medal hopefuls. Prior to that, a trip to Europe was a good learning experience.
How should people remember the disaster? Nonprofits like 3.11 Memorial Network are helping Tohoku communities convey the lessons and history of March 11, 2011.