Special Reports
Japan’s Trending Words in Our 2019 Stories: Reiwa
What were the words and topics that Japanese couldn’t get enough of in 2019? What were the buzzwords on everyone’s [&hel
Special Reports
Japan’s Trending Words in Our 2019 Stories: SMILING CINDERELLA
What were the words and topics that Japanese couldn’t get enough of in 2019? What were the buzzwords on […]
Culture
Elaborate Desserts Come Alive with AR Magic and VR Tarot Game at Enchanting New Cafe in Tokyo
Tokyo is chock full of cute and stylish cafes where dessert-lovers can pick up sweet treats and while away […]
Special Reports
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
Culture
‘Ambassadors of Love and Harmony’: What Praemium Imperiale Laureates Have to Say About Their Prestigious Award
On October 16, the 31st celebration of the Praemium Imperiale recognized six individuals from all over the world [&h
Travel
Flight Bookings to Japan Swell from Countries with Rugby World Cup 2019 Teams
Just how seriously do fans take rugby? Pretty seriously, we can say, if the spike in bookings to Japan […]
Travel
B-Boy Taisuke Electrifies Hakodate’s Sleepy Streets, Enthralls Tourists
Although Tokyo has been my base of operations for the past three or four years, my photography work still […]
Special Reports
When Japan Speaks Out, the World Listens
Veteran journalist Yoshihisa Komori, The Sankei Shimbun’s associate correspondent in Washington, D.C., urged Japanes
Special Reports
JAPAN Forward Launches Japanese Page, Holds Forum on 2nd Anniversary
JAPAN Forward, the news and opinion website showing “the real Japan” to the world, celebrated its second anniversary o
Special Reports
Japan Enters A New Era: Schedule of Ceremonies
“It is now the choice month of early spring, the weather is fine, the wind is soft. The […]
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Japan in Bloom: 2019 Cherry Blossom Season is Here!
Spring is officially here! Looking at blooms at the Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, the Meteorological Society
Special Reports
Help Us Bring the Real Japan to the World
On February 21, 2019, JAPAN Forward kicked off its crowdfunding campaign on Sankei News’ White Canvas. Our goal is [&h