As commercial sign writers switch to LED technology, neon lights seem destined to become quaint relics of the 20th century. But neon still has its fans,...
There are many things Japan should do, but in terms of geopolitics I would say two things: prepare to go alone without American support, and find...
Fans had predicted this, and it finally happened. The latest installment of the anime Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer), the movie called Mugen Ressha (The Infinity...
This COVID-19 dominated year just seems to be never ending. With new travel restrictions and advisories issued around the globe, many people around the world are...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced on December 26 that they are strengthening immigration measures, following the spread of the new, more contagious variant...
Penetration of Japan is deeper and higher up than many believe. It is also easier. Chinese are able to blend into the population in Japan and...
On the evening of December 25, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga sent the people of Japan a clear message on how to spend the upcoming end of...
The warm glow of lanterns. The chatter of people in the distance. The occasional burst of laughter as people wished to each other, “Happy New Year”....
~ I tried to imagine what stylish woman wore this beautiful hat before me. I paired it with a kimono from the Taisho period ~ 2020...
It was a year when the economy survived while technology thrived, reminding us that science doesn’t stop, even during a health crisis.
~ Congratulations to Emperor Emeritus Akihito on his Birthday ~ On December 23, the Emperor Emeritus Akihito celebrated his 87th birthday in a quiet fashion befitting...
~~ As 2020 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan forward this year. While SARS-Cov-2 the virus...