News | JAPAN Forward - Part 650

Tokyo Lifestyle During COVID-1914

Tokyo During COVID-19: Green Space, Rise of Telework Bring New Lifestyle Opportunities

Arielle Busetto November 9, 2020

Even in Tokyo — a gigantic, densely populated, modern technological center — the COVID-19...

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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Olympic Relay Torch Begins Local Tour of Tokyo Region

Ed Odeven November 8, 2020

A pair of torches for the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic torch...

Japan Prince Akishino as Successor of Emperor Naruhito Rikkoushi no Rei

Emperor Naruhito Officially Marks Prince Akishino as his Future Successor in Imperial Ceremony

Arielle Busetto November 8, 2020

Rikkoshi-no-rei, the last ceremony in the gateway to the Reiwa Era, took place...

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[Bookmark] Sayonara, Bondo-san: Sean Connery’s Japan

Peter Tasker, Arcus Research November 7, 2020

Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long and different types of...

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[ODDS and EVENS] Kojiro Shiraishi Preparing to Embark on Epic Odyssey in Vendée Globe

Ed Odeven November 6, 2020

Nobody can accuse Kojiro Shiraishi of lacking ambition. Before you Google his...

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[Eternal Hokusai] Hidden Gems and Recent Activities of the Hokusai-kan Museum

Toshinobu Yasumura November 6, 2020

Part 7 of a series marking the artist’s 260th anniversary Other parts of the...

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Overcoming Earthquakes and International Pressure, How Oshika Whale Land was Rebuilt

Tomiji Saito November 6, 2020

In July 2020, two momentous events converged to highlight the whaling history of...

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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Adorable Ox Daruma To Cheer You Up For the Start of 2021

JAPAN Forward November 6, 2020

There is a shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa, that is bustling with activity these...

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EDITORIAL | South Korea’s Request to Show Sincerity over ‘Forced Labor’ Beggars Belief

Editorial Board, The Sankei Shimbun November 6, 2020

We simply cannot believe our ears. South Korea, which has raised a...

Tokyo International Film Festival

Discovering Young Talent: Tokyo International Film Festival is Back for 2020

Keiko Mizunuma November 5, 2020

The 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is being held from October 31...

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Artwork Brings Town Back from Disaster, Giant Murals Unveiled at Futaba Station

Misaki Owatari November 5, 2020

A giant forefinger points down, as if fixing on one point in a...

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Sensing Progression of the Seasons in Japanese Autumn Cuisine

Will Fee November 5, 2020

In Japan, each season has its own distinct set of dishes and...