News | JAPAN Forward - Part 810

Ramen Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2019: Here’s Where You Go for Ramen Around the 12 Venues

Brian MacDuckston June 5, 2019

Japan’s plan to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup means sports fans from...

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A Visit to the Atelier | The Legacy of Kuniyoshi Through His Disciples

Toshihiko Isao June 5, 2019

(Part 7 of a Series on the Art of Kuniyoshi) Kuniyoshi...

JAPAN Forward Launches Japanese Page, Holds Forum on 2nd Anniversary

JAPAN Forward June 4, 2019

JAPAN Forward, the news and opinion website showing “the real Japan” to the...

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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto’s Colorful Traditions on Display at First Aoi Matsuri of Reiwa Era

JAPAN Forward June 3, 2019

Imagine around 500 people, all wearing imperial kimonos from the Heian period,...

Travelling Cats Japan

Meet the Two Travelling Rescue Cats Exploring Every Prefecture of Japan with Their Owners

grape Japan June 3, 2019

Visiting every single one of Japan’s 47 prefectures is something that most of...

The Westin Tokyo Interview on Quality Dinning in Japan

The Westin Tokyo: Hotelier Charles Jack Extols Japan’s Unique Cuisine and Distinct Seasons

Yukihiro Watanabe June 3, 2019

JAPAN Forward asked Charles Jack, general manager of The Westin Tokyo, what...

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BOOK REVIEW | ‘Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power’ by Sheila A. Smith

June Teufel Dreyer June 1, 2019

As explained in author Sheila A. Smith’s introduction of her new book,...

Tokyo Game Show 2018: Mobile Games, eSports, and Something for Everyone

EXCLUSIVE | E-Sports Match to be Streamed Live at Shibuya Crossing in Unprecedented Event

JAPAN Forward May 31, 2019

Japan has been slightly behind its competitors China and South Korea in the...

Makoto Sato

Playwright Makoto Sato Wins 2019 Fukuoka Prize in Arts and Culture

JAPAN Forward May 31, 2019

Three individuals who have worked tirelessly for the improved of understanding of countries...

The Age of 5G: Japan Aims for Market Lead with Cutting-Edge Technology

Op-Ed | Approaching 5G: Tech Ties Cement Japan-U.S. Bonds

JAPAN Forward May 30, 2019

Shared Fundamental Values Every spring, cherry blossom trees dotting the...

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Meals, Drinks, Sweets: Rice as Part of Japanese Life

Yukihiro Watanabe May 29, 2019

Rice is a significant part of Japanese identity. Gohan, which...

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‘Naruto’ Comes to Kabuki in Kyoto

Yukihiro Watanabe May 29, 2019

Many of the younger generation of tourists visiting Japan grew up watching the...