Special Reports
Japan in 2020: Get Ready for the Geopolitical Olympics
According to Vladimir Lenin, “There are decades when nothing happens and weeks when decades happen.” As Japan moves in
Special Reports
2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: Economy and Technology
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan […]
Special Reports
2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: The World Around Us
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan […]
Politics & Security
[Speaking Out] Japanese Lawmakers Won’t Tolerate Human Rights Abuse in China
The international community, especially Western countries, are casting a stern eye on the suppression of Tibetan and U
Politics & Security
In A Bid to Co-opt Taiwan, China Wages History War Against Japan
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is waging a battle to influence and control the narrative over history in Asia [&hel
Politics & Security
Japan, U.S. Must Be Involved in Drafting South China Sea Code of Conduct
The efforts of China and members of ASEAN to draw up a “code of conduct” for the South […]
Politics & Security
New Delhi and Tokyo Face a New Equation in Sri Lanka
The election of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the new president of Sri Lanka provides New Delhi with both an opportunity [&hel
Politics & Security
Waste No More Time Debating the Cherry Blossom Party
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe decided to cancel his cherry blossom party for 2020 after being criticized for [&
Politics & Security
Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Vote is ‘Blood Shed By Citizens’ – Activist Agnes Chow Ting
In the aftermath of Hong Kong’s District Council elections, the overwhelmingly victorious pro-democracy camp pressed h
Economy & Tech
Japan, U.S. Need More Tech Ventures, Startups to Overtake China, Young Professionals Told
China is leading research and development (R&D) in the IT sector, leaping beyond the United States and leaving [
Politics & Security
China is Helping North Korea Dodge U.N. Sanctions, and This Has to Stop
Efforts to solve the North Korea nuclear and abduction issues are at a standstill. One reason for this impasse [&helli
Politics & Security
[Speaking Out] Extraneous Japan Refrains from Supporting Hong Kong Protests
The Group of Seven industrial democracies, at their annual summit meeting in August, should have agreed to urge China to