News | JAPAN Forward - Part 647

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[Speaking Out] Political Chaos in the U.S. and China Tries Japan’s Defense and Diplomacy

Akio Yaita, Sankei Shimbun November 17, 2020

On November 7, former U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden...

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‘Eshi-100’ Anime Illustrator fuzichoco Unveils Collaboration with ‘Connected Ink’ and More

Eiji Honma November 16, 2020

“Anime” style illustrator fuzichoco, one of the artists in this year’s Eshi-100, is...

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OBITUARY | Famous Kamigata-style Kabuki actor Sakata Tojuro IV 1931-2020

The Sankei Shimbun November 16, 2020

Celebrated kabuki actor Sakata Tojuro IV, a living national treasure and winner of...

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EDITORIAL | Reaffirming Male Imperial Succession Spells Stability for Japanese Society

Editorial Board, The Sankei Shimbun November 16, 2020

An editorial of The Sankei Shimbun presented in English by JAPAN Forward: ~It is...

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Japanese Astronaut Noguchi, SpaceX Team Lift Off for International Space Station

The Sankei Shimbun November 16, 2020

~The spacecraft is called Resilience, symbolizing the power to recover from adversity. ~ ...

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Films, Novels, Plays: A Creative American Reflects on Life, and Art, in Japan

Jason Morgan, Reitaku University November 16, 2020

JAPAN Forward is pleased to present an interview with Shawn Mahler: Coming to...

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[Bookmark] ‘The World’s Tastes Have Turned Japanese,’ Says Pop Culture Guru Matt Alt

Arielle Busetto November 15, 2020

Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the...

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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Top League to Open 2021 Season at New National Stadium

Ed Odeven November 15, 2020

The 2021 Japan Rugby Top League season will open at the new...

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[Bookmark] Matt Alt on How Japan’s Pop Culture Creates New Lifestyles in Difficult Times

Arielle Busetto November 14, 2020

Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the...

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[Corona ni Makeruna] King Kohei Joyful, Organizers Relieved as Meet Passes Important Test

Ed Odeven November 13, 2020

Gymnast Kohei Uchimura's recent testing ordeal illustrates the fluidity of life during the...

Health workers use infrared thermometers to check the temperature of tourists who arrive at Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport

Residence Track: Checklist for Japan Travel During COVID-19

Arielle Busetto November 13, 2020

In this second of two installments, we will discuss the Residence Track immigration scheme....

Meiji Jingu Celebrates Centennial

[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Meiji Shrine Centennial Comes Alive with Dance and Fireworks

The Sankei Shimbun November 13, 2020

The popular Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) celebrated its centennial on November 1 as its...