Are the leaders neglecting to explain their discussion of China out of fear of offending Beijing? Or are they ashamed to give the details because they...
Agreeing to call each other “Yoshi and Joe,” the two leaders also talked about vaccines for the world, climate change, advancement of a free and open...
A big international meeting of America’s allies will confirm Japan’s prime position as a trusted partner in Asia. The invitation list to other countries will reveal...
~There needs to be an increase in public awareness to mobilize for tackling air pollution at every level~ Japan seems to be putting itself at...
~It bears remembering that Joe Biden is already 78 years old as he prepares to take officeーhis window for action may be short.~ In...
Joe Biden has secured victory in the U.S. presidential election. One of the keys to considering Japan’s strategy for relations with the United States...
The waitress balances two ice cream cones in metal holders and hands them over. “Shadow Queen” is purple and tastes of berries with a hint...
The number of typhoons approaching the Pacific coast of the Japanese archipelago has increased in the last 20 years, a report released by the Meteorological...
Paper straws need to take a seat and make way for these all new environmentally friendly shaved wood straws that can be made at home! ...
Criticism has been on the rise worldwide against the use of coal for emitting large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) while it burns. CO2 and...
As the New Year 2020 begins, Rei (令) – the first character of the Reiwa era (dedicated to Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito) – has been...
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan this year, and the stories our...