Year: 2019

Soul of Japan Mythology and Jinja

[Soul of Japan] The Enshrinement of Amaterasu-Omikami at Jingu

JAPAN Forward November 10, 2019

Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore,...

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U.S. Says ‘Fallback Options Don’t Count,’ Urges Seoul to Restore Intelligence Pact with Tokyo

Kazuyuki Sakamoto, The Sankei Shimbun November 10, 2019

David R. Stilwell, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State East Asian and Pacific Affairs,...

Japan Enthronement of Emperor National Celebration Festival in Tokyo

WATCH | Thousands at People’s Parade Celebrate Japan’s New Emperor

Arielle Busetto November 9, 2019

When you laugh, the world lights up — Someone’s happiness makes the...

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Japan Achieves Great Strides in Defense Policy, But It Needs Wider Public Support

John Wright, Major U.S. Air Force, Fellow, Mike and Maureen Mansfield Foundation November 9, 2019

It is remarkable to examine the Japanese public’s relative silence towards Japan’s announcement...

Miyogawari Soul of Japan Jinja and Shinto Guide

[Soul of Japan] Ise Jingu, a Place to Pray for the Imperial Family and the Nation

JAPAN Forward November 9, 2019

Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore,...

Meiji Jingu Museum Opens October 26 Japan

[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Explore Imperial Family History at Tokyo’s Treasure Museum

JAPAN Forward November 9, 2019

After the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito took place October 22 with its pomp...

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[Kimono Style] Jūnihitoe: Empress Masako’s Sumptuous Enthronement Dress

Sheila Cliffe November 9, 2019

The recent enthronement ceremony of the new Emperor and Empress has been a...

Mr. Shingo Tsuji, President and CEO for Mori Building Co., Ltd.

Digital Art Museum Could Be Mori Building’s Next Project, Says President Shingo Tsuji

Mizuki Okada November 8, 2019

Mori Building Co., Ltd., president and CEO Shingo Tsuji would rather...

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[Soul of Japan] Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the Kami Who Established A Nation

JAPAN Forward November 8, 2019

Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore,...

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Kokoro no Gekijo: Yes, Theater Can Be the Best Way to A Child’s Heart

Yukihiro Watanabe November 8, 2019

Actors who just performed on stage and children who came to see the...

WBSS Match Naoya Inoue vs Nonito Donaire 009

Inoue vs. Donaire play-by-play and live results

Galileo Ferrari November 7, 2019

Author: Galileo Ferrari SAITAMA - Rising Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue (18-0, 16 KOs)...

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[Speaking Out] Extraneous Japan Refrains from Supporting Hong Kong Protests

Yasushi Tomiyama November 7, 2019

The Group of Seven industrial democracies, at their annual summit meeting in August, should...