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2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: Welcome to the Era of Reiwa
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved […]
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Emperor Naruhito’s Enthronement Ceremony: What to Expect
(UPDATED after the ceremony) The enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi, took place
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INTERVIEW | ‘Manyoshu’ Expert Susumu Nakanishi Talks on Reiwa’s Beautiful Spirit
Reiwa, the era name or gengo for the reign of Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito, was taken from Japan’s oldest […]
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People on the Street Look Back on Heisei, and Hope for the Future
While Japan is in a celebratory mood amid the era change, JAPAN Forward hit the streets to ask […]
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Bloggers Reflect on the Heisei Era
Heisei Emperor Akihito stepped down on Tuesday, April 30, after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne. Before that, he
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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] Diplomacy, Cooperation, and Healing of War Wounds
Leading up to the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30, JAPAN Forward is taking the opportunity to […]
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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] In Disasters, Caring for the Afflicted and Never Giving Up Hope
Leading up to the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30, JAPAN Forward is taking the opportunity to reflect [&hell
Culture
Revisit Sweet Trends Of Heisei Era With Kawara CAFE&DINING’s “Heisei A La Mode” Parfaits
In the thirty year span of the Heisei Era, Japan has seen quite a few dessert trends come and go. […]
[HEISEI IN PICTURES] Peace Prayer: A Japan Free of War
Leading up to the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30, JAPAN Forward is taking the opportunity to reflect [&hell
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Japan’s New Era Transition: The Important Moments and Their Meaning
Emperor Akihito and his wife Michiko on April 18 visited the most important shrine in Japan, Ise Jingu, to […]
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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] From Showa to Heisei
Leading up to the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30, JAPAN Forward looks back on the pivotal aspects […
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To Understand Japan, You Need to Understand the Emperor System
What significance does the tenno or “emperor” have for Japan and the Japanese people? There is no easy answer [&hellip