Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kanazawa Carries On Edo-Era Kaga Tobi Firefighter Festival
Sometimes, traditions have hidden histories to uncover. Other times, the origins can be surprisingly obvious and yet
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Travel
WATCH: Kyoto? Osaka? Find Other Gems in Japan’s Kansai Region
If you ask friends who have travelled to Japan, chances are the two places which come up as […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] 2-meter Tuna a Day Brings Good Luck This Way
In Western culture, we normally think of the New Year as being the one big “hurrah” between the last […]
Politics & Security
After Taiwan Polls, Will China Alter Status Quo or Contribute to Peace and Stability?
With all the votes tallied, President Tsai Ing-wen has been re-elected president of Taiwan. By a significant margin of
Travel
‘Seeing Differently’: Videos Show How to Be A Better Host or Tourist in Japan’s Kansai Region
It’s the day and age travelling has become easier, and we can go to more places than our elders […]
Politics & Security
Carlos Ghosn: Davos Man on the Run
Carlos Ghosn’s Flight from Justice will Fuel the Backlash against High-flying Elites Carlos the Bail-jumper may have
Politics & Security
INTERVIEW | Jim Auer: Japan-U.S. ‘Extremely Important’ for Asia-Pacific Security
Dr. James (Jim) Auer, a keen observer of United States-Japan and the Northeast Asia security environment for over [&
Sports
Japan’s Trending Words in Our 2019 Stories: ONE TEAM
What were the words and topics that Japanese couldn’t get enough of in 2019? What were the buzzwords on […]
Special Reports
2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: Welcome to the Era of Reiwa
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved […]
Special Reports
Japan’s Trending Words in Our 2019 Stories: Reiwa
What were the words and topics that Japanese couldn’t get enough of in 2019? What were the buzzwords on everyone’s [&hel
Sports
2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: Rugby World Cup and Other ‘Firsts’ in Japanese Sports
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan this […]
Special Reports
Japan’s Trending Words in Our 2019 Stories: #KuToo
What were the words and topics that Japanese couldn’t get enough of in 2019? What were the buzzwords […]