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...
On Tuesday, April 30, between 5 P.M. and 5.12 P.M., Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne, paving the way for the enthronement of Crown...
As Japan enters a new era, JAPAN Forward reflects — in pictures — on pivotal aspects of the rule of the Heisei Emperor, Akihito, and...
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...
Reiwa, the name of Japan’s new imperial era, is the first to be chosen from a traditional work of Japanese poetry. The era name...
On the day the government announced the name of the new imperial era on on Monday, April 1, people all around Japan gathered in...
With the attention of the entire Japan and a wider international audience already turned to the Chief Cabinet Secretary announcing the name of the new...
On Monday, April 1 at 11.30 am, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced Reiwa as the name of the new era in Japanese history. The two characters...
With slugger Sho Nakata making an impression at the plate, the Chunichi Dragons are in unfamiliar territory, in first place for the first time since May...
TMG gave us a preview of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 with an advanced look at innovations set to transform urban living in sustainability, robotics, and more.
Amid Kyoto's rich cultural heritage, the Sugimoto Residence emphasizes fire prevention after a comprehensive roof replacement, a testament to preserving history.