JAPAN Forward

JAPAN Forward was established in 2017.

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Family Mart Tests ‘Face Pass’ Technology at Yokohama Store to Save on Manpower

JAPAN Forward June 5, 2019

Family Mart recently opened a next-generation test store, which uses the latest...

JAPAN Forward Launches Japanese Page, Holds Forum on 2nd Anniversary

JAPAN Forward June 4, 2019

JAPAN Forward, the news and opinion website showing “the real Japan” to the...

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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto’s Colorful Traditions on Display at First Aoi Matsuri of Reiwa Era

JAPAN Forward June 3, 2019

Imagine around 500 people, all wearing imperial kimonos from the Heian period,...

Tokyo Game Show 2018: Mobile Games, eSports, and Something for Everyone

EXCLUSIVE | E-Sports Match to be Streamed Live at Shibuya Crossing in Unprecedented Event

JAPAN Forward May 31, 2019

Japan has been slightly behind its competitors China and South Korea in the...

Makoto Sato

Playwright Makoto Sato Wins 2019 Fukuoka Prize in Arts and Culture

JAPAN Forward May 31, 2019

Three individuals who have worked tirelessly for the improved of understanding of countries...

The Age of 5G: Japan Aims for Market Lead with Cutting-Edge Technology

Op-Ed | Approaching 5G: Tech Ties Cement Japan-U.S. Bonds

JAPAN Forward May 30, 2019

Shared Fundamental Values Every spring, cherry blossom trees dotting the...

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Trump Visit Day 3: Paying Tribute to Japan-U.S. Security Alliance at Yokosuka Naval Base

JAPAN Forward May 29, 2019

After two days of state functions and diplomacy, President Donald Trump visited...

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Trump Visit Day 1: First ‘U.S. President’s Cup’ Awarded to Sumo Tournament Winner

JAPAN Forward May 26, 2019

Despite the frequency of sumo tournaments, the atmosphere is different for every event,...

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JR East’s New Shinkansen Set to Reach 360 kph

JAPAN Forward May 24, 2019

On May 16, JR East unveiled to the media the next generation of...

Japan Ryan Reynolds Takes on the Role of Pikachu

Ryan Reynolds Takes on the Role of Pikachu in New Warner Bros Live Action Adaptation 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu'

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JAPAN Forward May 24, 2019

The popular Japanese character Pikachu has been made into a new Warner Brothers...

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Gundam Models to Travel into Space to Promote Olympic Games

JAPAN Forward May 22, 2019

On May 15, the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced they would be...

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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] On Mother’s Day in Hokkaido There’s Women- Only Sumo

JAPAN Forward May 20, 2019

Sumo is a sport that has a long tradition in Japan, which spreads...