For the reigning champion Chiba Jets, the road to the B.League Finals begins right where they want it to: at home. The Jets had a league-best...
This acclaimed mountaineer and environmentalist wants to see Japan make preparations to protect the country and its people from disaster when that happens.
A loss to Saudi Arabia exacerbates Samurai Blue’s challenge of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Qatar.
This International Women's Day, JAPAN Forward presents the stories of 14 exceptional women who let nothing get in the way of achieving their dreams.
Our Gen Z contributor lists his picks of music festivals you should consider attending if you want to experience Japan's diverse music scene this year.
Japan’s medical system is starting to feel the impact after several weeks of record-high COVID cases since the last week of July.
Thunderous one moment and humorous the next, the Indian folk metal band promises: “We’ll change the world together, one song at a time.”
Band member Atsushi Yanaka on performing at Fuji Rock, representing Japan at the Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony, and returning to the global stage.
The author sees 2024 as a rocky year for domestic politics but thinks Japan's foreign policymaking is unlikely to change in the current geopolitical climate.
2024 was originally to be a crucial window for the CCP's so-called "reunification with Taiwan," but predictions are that mounting problems could interfere.
The US imagined it would never face a serious enemy again. But trouble in global hotspots calls for a reassessment and for other free nations to...
Amid mounting military pressure from China, Taiwan is flagging the PLA's military drills in its vicinity to show that it knows its every move. But is...