In typical Japanese style, the country has trending words of the year and the kanji of the year. We take a look at the single unwelcome...
~As a retrospective on what was clearly a uniquely loving relationship, it focuses on the side of Lennon that promoted a message of peace and...
~It was first popularized by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike in March, when holding up a large plaque in a press conference she called on everyone...
~Japan can become a pioneer of space science if it continues its successes with its unparalleled sample return technology~ With the return of the...
~JAPAN Forward reached new milestones in monthly and daily readership in 2020. We invite you to find what attracted readers to our most popular articles of the...
Record breaking snowfall has hit several parts of northern Japan since December 15, and is wreaking havoc on transportation and daily life in the affected...
Yuki Tsunoda's hard work and dedication to his craft has paid off. As a result, he received an early Christmas present—and a dream has...
~Infinity Castle is depicted in the manga as the lair of the demon mastermind, Muzan Kibutsuji. The online buzz about the hotel’s likeness to started...
~What is Amabie anyway? You will be forgiven for not knowing, as many Japanese themselves were unaware of the mythical being before the start of...
~The biggest issue that Japan has to urgently address is that of its economic ties vis-à-vis China. In the process, the economic ties are sure...
~JAPAN Forward reached new milestones in monthly and daily readership in 2020. We invite you to find what attracted readers to our most popular articles of the year,...
Japan's traditional sports (sumo and judo, for example) often receive celebratory coverage in the vernacular press, and baseball has also carved out a massive following...