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Dai Nippon Printing Wins Big at the 2019 Global Environment Awards

Sankei Shimbun May 14, 2019

The commendation ceremony of the 28th Annual Grand Prize for the Global Environment Awards,...

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In the Rites of Becoming Emperor, Naruhito Hopes Japan can "Pursue World Peace together with Other Countries"

JAPAN Forward May 10, 2019

Naruhito Reports to the Imperial Ancestors as the New Emperor On Tuesday...

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2019 April 9 – 15 – Sakura Photos by JAPAN Forward Readers

JAPAN Forward May 2, 2019

Since JAPAN Forward asked readers and followers at the end of March to send...

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‘Our Generation, New Japan’: Japanese Welcome Reiwa Era

Sankei Shimbun May 2, 2019

On Tuesday, April 30, between 5 P.M. and 5.12 P.M., Japanese Emperor Akihito...

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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] The Reiwa Emperor and the Promise of a New Era

Sankei Shimbun May 1, 2019

As Japan enters a new era, JAPAN Forward reflects — in pictures —...

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Beginning of a New Era: Naruhito Becomes Emperor of Japan

JAPAN Forward May 1, 2019

On the morning of May 1, Crown Prince Naruhito officially ascended the Chrysanthemum...

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Bloggers Reflect on the Heisei Era

JAPAN Forward May 1, 2019

Heisei Emperor Akihito stepped down on Tuesday, April 30, after 30 years on...

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End of An Era: Akihito Abdicates as Emperor of Japan

JAPAN Forward April 30, 2019

Emperor Akihito, 125th ruler on Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne, has announced the end of...

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PHOTOS | Japan’s Emperor Akihito Announces End of His Reign

Sankei Shimbun April 30, 2019

Emperor Akihito, 125th ruler on Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne, has announced the end of...

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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] Diplomacy, Cooperation, and Healing of War Wounds

Sankei Shimbun April 30, 2019

Leading up to the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30, JAPAN...

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Vibes of the Old and New Worlds Connect Us in the 2019 Kyotographie Festival

JAPAN Forward April 28, 2019

The 7th edition of the KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival will be held from...

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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] In Disasters, Caring for the Afflicted and Never Giving Up Hope

JAPAN Forward April 27, 2019

Leading up to the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30, JAPAN Forward...