Sports
2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: Rugby World Cup and Other ‘Firsts’ in Japanese Sports
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan this […]
Travel
Rugby World Cup 2019: Expect No Rampage for Beer at Japanese Stadiums
When talking about rugby, there is something that you should never forget — beer. Just as the oval shaped […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] A Maiko Does the Ceremonial First Pitch at Koshien Baseball Stadium
Kanako, a maiko from Miyagawacho, Kyoto, does the ceremonial first pitch in Koshien Baseball Stadium on May 22, 2019.
Blog
The Joy of Watching Baseball in Japan
No. 44, Steven Moya, swaggered up to the plate. At nearly 6’5”, he towered over his teammates. He eyed […]
Sports
Baseball Superstar Ichiro Retires: ‘Find Your Passion, and Give It Your All’
Ichiro Suzuki, the 45-year-old Major League Baseball superstar, announced on Thursday, March 21, that he is putting hi
Special Reports
Shohei Ohtani: American League Rookie of the Year Back in Japan to Tell His Story
“Satisfying, fun, a great season on the whole.” This, so far, is the only definite thing you […]
Special Reports
Ichiro Suzuki: ‘The Sultan of Slap’ Returns to Seattle
It’s official! After considerable speculation, it’s confirmed that Ichiro Suzuki, 44, will be returning to the Seattle