News | JAPAN Forward - Part 889

Osaka Metro Introduces Colorful Neutram Train

[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Osaka’s Colorful ‘Neutram’ Trains

Sankei Shimbun May 3, 2019

Osaka Metro Southern Harbor Port Town Line ‘Neutram’ trains are lined up in the...

Sri Lanka Church Blasts

EDITORIAL | Amid Sri Lanka Bombings, Japan Should Lead Countries vs Terrorism

Editorial Board, The Sankei Shimbun May 2, 2019

A string of terrorist bombings targeting churches, luxury hotels, and other sites was...

'sakura viewing'

2019 April 9 – 15 – Sakura Photos by JAPAN Forward Readers

JAPAN Forward May 2, 2019

Since JAPAN Forward asked readers and followers at the end of March to send...

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People on the Street Look Back on Heisei, and Hope for the Future

Arielle Busetto May 2, 2019

While Japan is in a celebratory mood amid the era change, JAPAN...

Japan Heisei to Reiwa Era

‘Our Generation, New Japan’: Japanese Welcome Reiwa Era

Sankei Shimbun May 2, 2019

On Tuesday, April 30, between 5 P.M. and 5.12 P.M., Japanese Emperor Akihito...

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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] The Reiwa Emperor and the Promise of a New Era

Sankei Shimbun May 1, 2019

As Japan enters a new era, JAPAN Forward reflects — in pictures —...

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Beginning of a New Era: Naruhito Becomes Emperor of Japan

JAPAN Forward May 1, 2019

On the morning of May 1, Crown Prince Naruhito officially ascended the Chrysanthemum...

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Bloggers Reflect on the Heisei Era

JAPAN Forward May 1, 2019

Heisei Emperor Akihito stepped down on Tuesday, April 30, after 30 years on...

Ushering in the Reiwa Era: The Importance of the Three Sacred Treasures

Ushering in the Reiwa Era: The Importance of the Three Sacred Treasures

Sankei Shimbun April 30, 2019

Recently, the current Emperor Heisei emerged from Ise shrine with the three sacred...

Japan and Emperor on the Day of Abdication

End of An Era: Akihito Abdicates as Emperor of Japan

JAPAN Forward April 30, 2019

Emperor Akihito, 125th ruler on Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne, has announced the end of...

Japan and Emperor on the Day of Abdication

PHOTOS | Japan’s Emperor Akihito Announces End of His Reign

Sankei Shimbun April 30, 2019

Emperor Akihito, 125th ruler on Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne, has announced the end of...

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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] Diplomacy, Cooperation, and Healing of War Wounds

Sankei Shimbun April 30, 2019

Leading up to the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30, JAPAN...