The transformation of Sakamoto and Uno from talented, successful performers on the global stage into world champions has been a thrill to watch, the columnist writes.
Japan's is in peril security-wise. Russia, North Korea, and China are nuclear powers all shamelessly violating international law.
Japan’s Prime Minister used crisis meetings with the US and its allies to decry the threat of use of weapons of mass destruction.
The president of Hiroshima-based Tsuneishi Kamtecs talks about going beyond carbon neutral and the industry’s role in cleaning up the world for our children.
The Olympic bronze medalist's victory gave Japan its first world title by a woman since Mao Asada won the last of her three titles in 2014.
The famous 1812 Overture celebrates Russia’s “Patriotic War,” which is one of the origins of the Russian people’s perception that they are victims of the West.
Prime Minister Kishida should also continue to express outrage at Russia’s continuing illegal occupation of Japan’s Northern Territories.
Regrettably, most Westerners have a similar historical perception. To correct the wrong perception, Japan has no choice but to proactively promote external communications.
Uno skated beautifully to “Oboe Concerto” and surpassed his previous high short program mark of 105.90 at the Beijing Games.