News | JAPAN Forward - Part 835

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Universal Studios Japan Adds Godzilla VS. Evangelion To Its Anime Attraction Lineup

grape Japan November 7, 2018

It's no secret that a clash between the iconic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and...

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Olympic Medalist Yuzuru Hanyu Strikes Gold at Helsinki Grand Prix

JAPAN Forward November 7, 2018

Yuzuru Hanyu, the figure skating champion who charmed the world by...

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Freed Japanese Journalist Tells How Syrian Militants Have Spawned A ‘Hostage Business’

Kiyoshi Ouchi November 6, 2018

Freelance journalist Jumpei Yasuda was freed in late October after being...

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s**t kingz: This Japanese Dance Crew Wants the World to Sit Up and Watch

Arielle Busetto November 6, 2018

You might imagine my slight amazement when I found out...

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The Greatest Japan-U.S. Post-War Diplomacy? BASEBALL

Robert Whiting November 6, 2018

After the autumn visit to Japan by Major League (MLB) All-Stars...

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South Korea Breaches Rule of Law, Common Sense with Court’s Wartime Labor Ruling

Takao Harakawa, Sankei Shimbun November 6, 2018

A strong sense of revulsion is building within the Japanese government...

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Don Quijote’s Trade Practices Questioned As It Expands to Singapore

JAPAN Forward November 6, 2018

The popular discount retail store “Don Quijote,” or more commonly known...

Japanese School Kids Learn English from AI Robots

Japanese School Kids Learn English from AI Robots

Taichi Hamakawa November 3, 2018

Leave it to a robot to teach English classes! The...

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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] It’s This Colorful at the Biggest Seaweed-Producing Prefecture!

JAPAN Forward November 2, 2018

Unless you are interested in fun trivia about seaweed, I expect...

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Experience A Different Bonito Flakes Rice at Katsuo Shokudo

Shiho Starla Kay November 2, 2018

(Photo Credit: Naoki) Katsuobushi — dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack...

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Ex-Interpol Chief’s Wife Remains Secretive Amid Claims of Chinese Persecution

Mina Mitsui November 2, 2018

The wife of former Interpol president Meng Hongwei agreed to be interviewed...

Tokyo’s Ramen Fair Celebrates 10th Anniversary — with Steaming Bowls of Noodles, Of Course

Arielle Busetto November 1, 2018

Tokyo Ramen Show 2018 might sound like a gourmet Broadway...