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Japanese Vice-Foreign Minister Takeo visits Beijing

Japan Protests China’s Ban on Sankei Shimbun Coverage

JAPAN Forward August 30, 2018

The Japanese government lodged a protest with China after a Sankei...

Thank you, JAPAN Forward readers, for you donations to flood victims!

Thank you, JAPAN Forward readers, for your donations to flood victims!

JAPAN Forward August 21, 2018

On August 17, JAPAN Forward turned over to the Sankei Shimbun...

Sir Hugh Cortazzi

Britain's Hugh Cortazzi, 94: Diplomat, Businessman, Scholar, Friend of Japan

JAPAN Forward August 20, 2018

It is with great regret that JAPAN Forward notes the passing of Sir...

Sanrio and Converse Team Up on Iconic Hello Kitty Collaboration

Sanrio and Converse Team Up on Iconic Hello Kitty Collaboration

JAPAN Forward August 16, 2018

Press Release from sanrio.com used with permission Global lifestyle brand Sanrio and...

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Video Series Introduces Japan's 'Wonder Mountains'

JAPAN Forward August 14, 2018

These videos introducing Japan’s beautiful mountains—with brilliant visuals and...

Scotland, Yokohama Commit to Closer Cooperation

JAPAN Forward August 13, 2018

By Arielle Busetto In early July, Scottish Culture Minister Fiona...

Snoopy Museum Giveaway

Giveaway: Get Tickets for You and a Friend to the 'Snoopy Museum' Tokyo

JAPAN Forward August 3, 2018

FRIENDSHIP IN PEANUTS, the final exhibition at the Snoopy Museum in Tokyo started April...

35th Sankei International Sho Exhibition Ambassadors Work

Princess Hisako Graces Sankei International Calligraphy Exhibition Awards Ceremony

JAPAN Forward August 3, 2018

The awards presentation ceremony of the 35th Sankei International Calligraphy Exhibition...

Peanuts Hotel | JAPAN Forward

Where to stay in Kobe? The New PEANUTS HOTEL!

JAPAN Forward August 1, 2018

Just when you thought you had seen it all! On...

Fuji Rock 2018 and YouTube – Japan’s Music Magic goes Global

Fuji Rock 2018 and YouTube - Japan's Music Magic goes Global

JAPAN Forward July 31, 2018

20th Fuji Rock Recap On July 3, YouTube and Softbank announced...

Fuji Rock Festival 2018: Must Watch Japanese Artists

Fuji Rock Festival 2018: Must Watch Japanese Artists

JAPAN Forward July 27, 2018

JAPAN Forward Livestream links for each day will be updated...

'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...