Month: July 2018

Pet Cafe | JAPAN Forward

The Best Pet Cafes in Tokyo for Animal Lovers

grape Japan July 25, 2018

That's probably why Tokyo is home to a plethora of animal cafes, ranging from...

Fuji Rock | JAPAN Forward

Fuji Rock 2018 Livestream Highlights: Enjoy Japan’s Most Famous Rock Festival from Home

Daniel Robson July 25, 2018

Fuji Rock, Japan’s most renowned festival now in its 22nd year,...

'Pain with No End': Why Abduction of Japanese by North Korea Should be Resolved Now

'Pain with No End': Why Abduction of Japanese by North Korea Should be Resolved Now

JAPAN Forward July 25, 2018

A new true-to-life film on the abduction of Japanese by North Korea is...

INTERVIEW | Randall Schriver: ‘Not Much Distinction’ Between China’s Navy and Militia Fishing Boats

China Not Just Sponsor but Ringleader of Terrorism

Anders Corr July 25, 2018

Anders Corr, Ph.D. China is encouraging, enabling, and acquiescing in...

Gion Festival Yamaboko Parade | JAPAN Forward

Gion Festival Parade Cancelled Due to Heatwave

JAPAN Forward July 24, 2018

The Gion Festival, an historical celebration, attracts people...

Uminohi Festival in Odaiba | JAPAN Forward

Umi No Hi Festival A Different Way to Experience Tokyo in the Summer

Arielle Busetto July 24, 2018

Arielle Busetto I found out about this event by accident...

2020 Tokyo Olympics Venues Under Construction July 18 (12)

PHOTO AND VIDEO: Here Are the Venues Being Built for Tokyo Olympics 2020

JAPAN Forward July 23, 2018

Ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo Metropolitan...

5 Artists, Cultural Charity Win 2018 Præmium Imperiale International Arts Awards

5 Artists, Cultural Charity Win 2018 Præmium Imperiale International Arts Awards

JAPAN Forward July 22, 2018

The Japan Art Association announced on Wednesday, July 11, the winners of...

Powerful Voices in the Arts: Meet the 2018 Præmium Imperiale Laureates

[VIDEO] Powerful Voices in the Arts: Meet the 2018 Præmium Imperiale Laureates

JAPAN Forward July 22, 2018

In its 30th year, the international Praemium Imperiale Awards were given...

Nebuta Lantern | JAPAN Forward

Traditional Nebuta Lanterns Suspended Over Water Look Like a Ghostly Apparition

grape Japan July 20, 2018

One of Japan’s most visually arresting festivals, Nebuta (or Neputa) Matsuri takes place...

Japan to Propose Marine Plastic Waste Solution at G20 in Osaka July18

Japan to Propose Marine Plastic Waste Solution at G20 in Osaka

The Sankei Shimbun July 18, 2018

The Sankei Shimbun Prime Minister Shinzo Abe intends to propose...

Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki, Amakusa Now on UNESCO World Heritage List (4)

Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki, Amakusa Now on UNESCO World Heritage List

The Sankei Shimbun July 18, 2018

The Sankei Shimbun The World Heritage Committee of the United...