JAPAN Forward

JAPAN Forward was established in 2017.

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Before Japan 2019: A Look Back at Previous World Cup Final Venues

JAPAN Forward September 27, 2019

Author: Terry Hearn While there is a passionate fan base for rugby union in...

Kamaishi Stadium brings hope as Rugby World Cup comes to town

Kamaishi City Takes Another Step Toward Recovery By Playing RWC 2019 Host

JAPAN Forward September 25, 2019

Find more coverage of the games through the JAPAN Forward 2019 Rugby World Cup...

Autumn Big Moon and Mochi Dango in Japan

[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Autumn’s Here, and So Are This Osaka Shop’s Rabbit- Shaped Mochi

JAPAN Forward September 21, 2019

You might have heard of ohanami, the wonderfully decadent practice of admiring cherry blossoms...

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Japan Is Most Visited Country in Asia-Pacific in 2018

JAPAN Forward September 19, 2019

With five of its cities dominating the list of top destinations in the...

2019 Praemium Imperiale Awards Winners

Meet the Winners of the 2019 Praemium Imperiale Awards

JAPAN Forward September 17, 2019

Now on its 31st year, the Praemium Imperiale Awards, known as the “Nobel...

2019 Praemium Imperiale Awards Winners

Japan Art Association Announces Winners of 2019 Praemium Imperiale Awards from Germany, Japan, S. Africa, U.K., U.S.

JAPAN Forward September 17, 2019

The Japan Art Association announced on Tuesday, September 17, in various locations around the...

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WATCH: Director Yu Suzuki Has A Message to ‘Shenmue III’ Fans

JAPAN Forward September 17, 2019

“Shenmue III” is considered one of the most famous video games because it...

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Chiba Towns, Still Without Power, Told to Evacuate Due to Landslide Threats

JAPAN Forward September 17, 2019

Residents of the Tateyama and Minamiboso areas in Chiba Prefecture were told Monday...

Call of Duty Interview With Dino Verano

INTERVIEW | ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ Promises Different Multiplayer Experience at TGS 2019

JAPAN Forward September 13, 2019

There are 655 exhibitors at this year’s Tokyo Game Show at Makuhari...

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SCHEDULE | Live Streaming of Tokyo Game Show 2019 Events by IGN Japan

JAPAN Forward September 12, 2019

You think Tokyo Game Show 2019 is too much of an extravaganza, you...

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Metro Tokyo Braces for Possible Category 3 Typhoon

Sankei Shimbun September 8, 2019

Public broadcaster NHK announced early Sunday evening, September 9, that more than 200...

What to Expect at the Rugby World Cup 2019 Kickoff in Japan

2019 Rugby World Cup: Hanazono Stadium Employs Hawks to Drive Away Crows

Sankei Shimbun September 5, 2019

Venues in Japan are all geared up for the 2019 Rugby World Cup,...