JAPAN Forward

JAPAN Forward was established in 2017.

Blue Ribbon Abductions

Abductions: Wear — and Talk About ー Those Awareness Ribbons!

JAPAN Forward June 18, 2022

This 2nd prize-winning student essay from 2021 explains why the blue ribbon campaign is...

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A Clue to Solving the Abduction Issue

JAPAN Forward June 18, 2022

This 1st-prize winning student essay from 2021 points out that Japan is only one...

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Abduction is Not Just A Matter of Japan and North Korea: It is a Global Issue

JAPAN Forward June 18, 2022

This 1st prize-winning student essay from 2020 expresses hope that the international community will...

[How to Start Life in Japan] Stay Updated With These Five Phone Apps

JAPAN Forward June 14, 2022

What applications do you most need on your phone when you start living in...

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[How to Start Life in Japan] Setting Up Internet On Your Phone

JAPAN Forward June 10, 2022

Japan recently changed its mobile phone contract regulations, adding lots of reasonable options to...

Yoshiyuki Kasai

OBITUARY | Yoshiyuki Kasai, Key Figure in Engineering the Future of Japan’s Railways

The Sankei Shimbun

JAPAN Forward May 29, 2022

The longtime leader of JR Central was a revolutionary figure in the reimagining of...

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Japan Wants to See More Filipino Workers — Ambassador

JAPAN Forward May 24, 2022

In a courtesy call, presumptive Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiko...

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[How to Start Life in Japan] Getting Around on Japan’s Public Transportation

JAPAN Forward May 10, 2022

Haven’t heard of Japan's amazing transportation system? Here are some tips on taking trains...

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#28 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – April's Trending Sports Headlines

Galileo Ferrari

JAPAN Forward May 8, 2022

Listen in as Ed Odeven and Jason Halayko chat with the JAPAN Forward editorial...

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30th Global Environment Awards Celebrating Sekisui House Biodiversity Work

The Sankei Shimbun

JAPAN Forward May 3, 2022

“Strong Japanese leadership is required to achieve the UN SDGs and to realize carbon...

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Raising International Resolve as New Leaders Push for the Abductees Return from North Korea

JAPAN Forward April 14, 2022

International partners vow to seize every opportunity in a bid to resolve the abductions...

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Asahi Shuzo Announces ‘Dassai’ as a Proud Partner of the New York Yankees

JAPAN Forward April 8, 2022

The Dassai brand will appear on rotating signage behind home plate and available for...