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Do You Know? There’s a More Inclusive View of the Controversy Over Comfort Women Statues
The Japanese comfort women program has become a dominant symbol of an era encompassing the Asia-Pacific War. Koreans h
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[Eternal Hokusai] The Master’s Magnificent Techniques and Ideas
Part 5 of a series marking the artist’s 260th anniversary Other parts of the series: Introduction to a series on [&helli
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[Bookmark] Megumi Yokota Film Premiere A Push for the Return of North Korean Abduction Victims
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that introduces one overarching thought that branches off to a wide variety of theme
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[Kosei Inoue’s Judo Story] ‘I Love Coaching – I’m Determined to Give It My All’
Last of 14 parts The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward wanted to know more about what it is that […]
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Prospects for Japanese Whaling: Dealing with the Impacts of Western Methods and Technology
Feature photo: Votive tablet showing Meiji era whaling by shooting at Hirado, Seto (Last of 2 Parts) Part 1: Sustaining
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Pursuit of Clean Oceans Driven by Locals in Ishikawa
This local resident is a member of the Sodegahama Beautification Club. Diligently cleaning up the trash, he says, “I do
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[Kosei Inoue’s Judo Story] Reaching Beyond Home to Strengthen the Team and Bring Results
Part 13 of 14 parts The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward wanted to know more about what it is […]
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[Speaking Out] Southern Mongolians Facing Humanitarian Crisis Seek Engagement With Japan
China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, aka Southern Mongolia, has been greatly shaken. Local Mongols as a whole, in
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[Kosei Inoue’s Judo Story] The Turning Point for Judo’s Revival in Japan
Part 12 of 14 parts The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward wanted to know more about what it […]
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Abe’s Legacy is That Japan-India Relations Will Be on Track Even After He Steps Down
India received as a surprise and shock Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s announcement of his resignation, citing his deterio
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[Bookmark] Three Candidates Aim to Lead Japan Post-Abe; Here Are Their Key Policies
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one overarching t
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[A Visit to the Atelier] The Poetry of Musashino Viewed Through Doppo’s Diary
(Part 12 of a Series) Continuing from my previous article, I would like to talk about the short […]