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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

JAPAN Forward 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

JAPAN Forward 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...

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‘Eshi-100’ Contemporary Manga Illustrations Exhibit Returns For Golden Week

JAPAN Forward April 26, 2019

For the ninth year in row, the Eshi exhibition featuring some of the...

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Carlos Ghosn Released on Bail Once More

JAPAN Forward April 26, 2019

At 10:23 P.M. on Thursday, April 25, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn once...

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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] Peace Prayer: A Japan Free of War

JAPAN Forward April 25, 2019

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

'SpringCombo: Cheesecake and Sakura'

2019 April 2 – 8 – Sakura Photos by JAPAN Forward Readers

JAPAN Forward April 23, 2019

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

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2020 Tokyo Olympics Tickets Will Be Available to Japan Residents Starting May 9

JAPAN Forward April 23, 2019

Up until April 18, when the Japanese Olympic Committee held a press conference, details...