JAPAN Forward

JAPAN Forward was established in 2017.

'Soar' Into the Future: Shoko Kanazawa Reveals New Year Kanji for 2024

JAPAN Forward January 1, 2024

With great brush strokes of the kanji '翔' (soar), calligraphy artist Shoko Kanazawa sent...

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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Best of 2023: Dreamy Flowers, Shrine Secrets and More

JAPAN Forward December 31, 2023

Journey through the beautiful seasons of Japan in a "best selection" throwback to our...

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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Best of 2023: Spiritual Getaways, Steam Trains, and More

JAPAN Forward December 30, 2023

Journey through the beautiful seasons of Japan in a "best selection" throwback to our...

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Stories 5-1: The Best of JAPAN Forward 2023

JAPAN Forward December 29, 2023

Check out the best of 2023 through the top 25 articles on JAPAN Forward,...

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Stories 10-6: The Best of JAPAN Forward 2023

JAPAN Forward December 28, 2023

Check out the best of 2023 through the 25 most-read articles on JAPAN Forward,...

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Stories 15-11: The Best of JAPAN Forward 2023

JAPAN Forward December 27, 2023

Check out the best of 2023 through the 25 most-read articles on JAPAN Forward,...

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Stories 20-16: The Best of JAPAN Forward 2023

JAPAN Forward December 26, 2023

Check out the best of 2023 through the 25 most-read articles on JAPAN Forward,...

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Stories 25-21: The Best of JAPAN Forward 2023

JAPAN Forward December 25, 2023

Check out the best of 2023 through the 25 most-read articles on JAPAN Forward,...

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Japan's Trending Words in Our 2023 Stories: 'A.R.E'

JAPAN Forward December 24, 2023

Relive 2023 through the trending words of the year! The slogan of a talented...

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Japan's Trending Words in Our 2023 Stories: 'Generative AI'

JAPAN Forward December 23, 2023

Relive 2023 through the trending words of the year! We continue with our 2nd...

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Japan's Trending Words in Our 2023 Stories: 'Global Boiling'

JAPAN Forward December 22, 2023

Relive 2023 through the trending words of the year! Punctuating the record hot temperatures...

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Japan's Trending Words in Our 2023 Stories: 'Shogi Watching'

JAPAN Forward December 21, 2023

Relive 2023 through the trending words of the year! We now introduce you to...