In 2022, Japan broke its own record for the lowest number of births. As Kishida says, "unprecedented" measures are in order — and this writer has...
Going beyond sequels and remakes in games, with Forspoken, Square Enix has taken a gamble on trying something new. On the other hand, Hi-Fi Rush is...
The 40-year cycle theory says that Japan's national power will hit a low point in 2025. To avoid this, Japan needs prudent and well-balanced monetary policies.
Sado Island Gold Mines produced half of Japan's gold in the Edo period, supporting the Tokugawa Shogunate that united Japan and catching the eye of Europeans.
A trove of official Japanese and American postwar maps provides overwhelming evidence that Takeshima has historically been recognized as Japanese territory.
The Yoon government is seeking a resolution of the wartime labor issue but has yet to convince South Korean lawsuit parties who want money, or a...
Small museums that safeguard Asian monuments and the history of some of the greatest empires and religions in history need visitors to survive.
"Minority Shareholders," the first serialized novel on JAPAN Forward, is a Cinderella story about the challenges facing Japan's small businesses.
On Coming of Age Day, Kyoto hosts a national archery competition for new adults. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience as all participants must be 20 years...
Nakayama and Takahashi spent weeks driving from town to town in Japan, cataloging its Asian monuments that are virtually unknown to the rest of the world.
After IWC68, the institution must adapt to include member countries deeply divided in their views toward living marine resources and values of sustainable use.
China's scaremongering has reached a new low. Ambassador Xiao Qian tried to instill fear of a Japanese invasion among the Australians. But times have changed.