The Reiwa era has commenced, and all Japanese need to be aware of the true significance of that poetic name that constitutes a call to...
While Japan is in a celebratory mood amid the era change, JAPAN Forward hit the streets to ask people some questions about this historical...
Recently, the current Emperor Heisei emerged from Ise shrine with the three sacred treasures of the Imperial regalia, known collectively as the, Sanshu-no-jingi. These...
Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito, celebrated his 53rd birthday on Friday, November 30. About a week before his birthday,...
It is with great regret that JAPAN Forward notes the passing of Sir Hugh Cortazzi on Tuesday, August 14, at the age of 94. ...
The engagement of Princess Ayako of Takamado to Kei Moriya, a 32-year-old commoner working for the major Japanese shipping firm Nippon Yusen K.K...
Chizuko T. Allen Japan’s Prince Akishino and his wife Kiko made a week-long official visit to Hawaii early in June, starting with an...
Princess Kako began her studies at Leeds University in September Ever since the Meiji restoration in 1868, the Japanese and British governments have seen the importance...
Before the implementation of the Gregorian calendar the Japanese used the lunisolar calendar. It wasn’t until the January 1, 1873 (Meiji 6), that Japan adopted the...