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G20 Summit Starts: Bilateral Talks, Multilateral Questions, Sticky Issues

Arielle Busetto June 29, 2019

The G20 Summit opened in Osaka on Friday, June 28, with multilateral discussions...

Activists Bring Attention Human Rights Issues

Activists Put Spotlight on China’s Infringement of Human Rights at Osaka G20

Arielle Busetto June 29, 2019

As the G20 summit was in full swing in Osaka on Friday,...

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Japan-China Bilateral Talks: Just Another Discussion or A Step Toward Further Cooperation?

Arielle Busetto June 28, 2019

In Osaka, for the G20 summit, the multilateral talks are set to open...

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Expectations Running High for a Stormy G20 Summit in Osaka

Arielle Busetto June 28, 2019

The G20 summit is set to take place on Friday and Saturday, June...

First Image of a Black Hole

EDITORIAL | First-ever Black Hole Photograph Carries On Tradition of Japan’s Contributions to Science

Editorial Board, The Sankei Shimbun June 28, 2019

To be sure, that was just a “blackish hole.” An international...

A Discussion on Japan’s Place in the World: ‘Japan Needs to Wake Up’

JAPAN Forward June 27, 2019

Japan should take hold of its narrative and wake up to take...

Sanrio Most Kawaii Character

Fans Vote Hello Kitty the Most ‘Kawaii’ Sanrio Character for 2019

JAPAN Forward June 27, 2019

Sanrio, the world-famous cuteness-producing company, announced on June 4 the result of 2019 Sanrio...

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Gardens of Wealth: At Rikugien and Furukawa Are Layers of Tokyo History

Sankei Shimbun June 26, 2019

I originally rented my SOHO (small office) to avoid three hours of...

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‘You Will Win’: President Trump Writes to the Family of a Japanese Abducted by North Korea

Sankei Shimbun June 25, 2019

A handwritten letter from United States President Donald Trump was delivered to 90-year-old...

The Westin Tokyo Interview on Quality Dinning in Japan

The Westin Tokyo: Executive Chef Kazushi Iwane Spreads the Splendor of Japan’s World Heritage Cuisine

Yukihiro Watanabe

Sankei Shimbun June 24, 2019

Recently we caught up with Kazushi Iwane, executive chef of Japanese restaurant...

Stephen Curry

NBA Star Stephen Curry Back in Tokyo for the ‘Underrated Tour’

Galileo Ferrari June 24, 2019

What high school basketball player wouldn’t want personal advice and a chance...

Japanese FIFA World Cup Superhero Clean Trash

Mysterious “Superhero” Leads Way As Japanese Fans Clean Up Trash At Women’s World Cup

grape Japan June 24, 2019

Photo Credit Japanese sports fans have gained a reputation for bringing their admirable manners...