• Culture
• Games

With ‘Detroit: Become Human,’ David Cage Aims to Create Video Games That ‘Change Lives’

Arielle Busetto September 19, 2019

 Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2019 concluded on Sunday, September 15, and the video gaming...

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• Economy & Tech

Japan Is Most Visited Country in Asia-Pacific in 2018

JAPAN Forward September 19, 2019

  With five of its cities dominating the list of top destinations in the...

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• Economy & Tech

[Mythbusters] 'Washington Post’ Engages Toro Toro Bomber to Attack Japan

Earl Kinmonth September 19, 2019

On August 29, 2019, the Washington Post published an article, “Japan is a Trumpian...

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• Sports

Spanking by South Africa’s Springboks Gives Japan’s Brave Blossoms Valuable Lessons for RWC 2019

Hiroshi Yoshida September 19, 2019

  Japan’s high hopes to reach the knockout stage in the upcoming Rugby World...

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• Culture

New Japanese Service Pays “Bounty Hunters” To Catch Shoplifters and Train Gropers

grape Japan September 18, 2019

Photo Source: © SocialWire Co., Ltd.   Are you living in Japan and strapped for...

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• Culture
• Movies
• Special Coverage

Meet the Winners of the 2019 Praemium Imperiale Awards

JAPAN Forward September 17, 2019

  Now on its 31st year, the Praemium Imperiale Awards, known as the “Nobel...

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• Culture

INTERVIEW | Cyberpunk 2077 Promises Immersive Video Game With Multicultural Influences

Arielle Busetto September 17, 2019

      Among the highlights of the just-concluded Tokyo Game Show 2019 —...

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• Culture
• Movies
• Special Coverage

Japan Art Association Announces Winners of 2019 Praemium Imperiale Awards from Germany, Japan, S. Africa, U.K., U.S.

JAPAN Forward September 17, 2019

The Japan Art Association announced on Tuesday, September 17, in various locations around the...

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• Culture

WATCH: Director Yu Suzuki Has A Message to ‘Shenmue III’ Fans

JAPAN Forward September 17, 2019

   “Shenmue III” is considered one of the most famous video games because it...

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• Culture
• Games

PHOTOS | Anthropomorphic Sonic the Hedgehog and Other Visual Treats at TGS 2019 Cosplay

Galileo Ferrari September 17, 2019

  By Galileo Ferrari in Makuhari Messe, Chiba   Flaunting furry pointed ears, athletic...

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• Special Coverage

Chiba Towns, Still Without Power, Told to Evacuate Due to Landslide Threats

JAPAN Forward September 17, 2019

  Residents of the Tateyama and Minamiboso areas in Chiba Prefecture were told Monday...

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• Politics & Security

Abe’s Cabinet Reshuffle Signals Push for Constitutional Reform, Grooming of Next Leaders

Rui Abiru September 16, 2019

    A wholesale reshuffle of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet, announced on...

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