Horse racing is a fascinating sport for several reasons, including the competitive synergy of the riders and gallopers, and how they achieve success together. ...
At first glance it may not be immediately obvious that there is a relationship between what is happening in the world of kimono and COVID-19....
Vision for the Future of Japan’s Economic Society Newly elected Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his Cabinet need to adopt economic policies that will...
If the subject of Japanese sports trailblazers comes up in conversation, pioneering baseball and soccer stars would probably be mentioned first. After all,...
Last of 14 parts The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward wanted to know more about what it is that attracts men and women from widely...
Yoshihide Suga officially became the 99th prime minister of Japan on Wednesday afternoon, September 16, succeeding Shinzo Abe, in whose Cabinet he served in the...
In the early stage of the coronavirus pandemic, Japan identified one flu drug, Avigan, developed by Fujifilm Holdings, that had shown some effectiveness in treating...
Naomi Osaka's road to victory in the 2020 U.S Open resembled a theatrical performance in one noticeable way. Along with all-time great Serena Williams, Osaka...
What does the coronavirus mean for film festivals? World-class film festivals gathered together on May 20 to launch “ We Are One: A Global Film...
After a lousy start, Naomi Osaka outmuscled and outplayed Victoria Azarenka in the U.S. Open Women's singles final in New York on Saturday, September 12. For...
Koji Murofushi, the departing sports director for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, has acquired big responsibilities as the new head of the Japan Sports...
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one overarching thought that branches off to a wide...