Nagao Ryou does not remember his school days too fondly. “I was mocked for my bushy eyebrows and sharp features,” recalls the 19-year-old student. Ryou...
The China Coast Guard (中国海警局, CCG) is reportedly the world’s largest coast guard. Knowledge of its background and organizational structure is helpful to understanding the...
On July 1, a brand-new model of the Tokaido Shinkansen train made its debut. As the first full model change in 13 years, the...
Japan has lifted some of its restrictions on travel into and out of Japan which were imposed in order to guard against the spread of...
Throughout his adult life, the golf course has been Daisuke Shindo’s home away from home. A professional caddie since making his debut with Yusaku...
Bookmark is a new JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one overarching thought that branches off to...
Bookmark is a new JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one overarching thought that branches off to...
Every team needs veteran leaders. The Levanga Hokkaido have turned to well-traveled forward Jawad Williams to help fill that role for the upcoming B. League season....
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign commentators have been ridiculing the Japanese people for reliance on retro technology and clinging to supposedly outdated business practices. Oddly,...
Victory validates effort. And the emotions that follow a monumental victory ー spontaneous, euphoric, tearful ー can leave a lasting impression. For participants...
On June 22, the Ishigaki Municipal Assembly approved a resolution renaming an area it administers that includes the Senkaku Islands. The assembly made the...