Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | Why Won’t Japan Ease Travel Restrictions on Taiwan?
Japan has lifted some of its restrictions on travel into and out of Japan which were imposed in order […]
Coronavirus
[Bookmark] A Tale of Two Ships: How the Grand Princess Tackled the COVID-19 Outbreak
Bookmark is a new JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one [&helli
Coronavirus
Japan’s Pandemic Paradox: From Spanish Flu to the Coronavirus
In early April, the American embassy in Tokyo sent out a health alert, urging its citizens to […]
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | Learn from Women World Leaders in the Fight Against COVID-19
Amid measures taken against the COVID-19 pandemic, female heads of states, such as Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, ar
Travel
Japan Should Look for Tourists Beyond Mainland China
Until the outbreak of COVID-19, tourists from mainland China seemed to be descending in droves on Japanese cities and ru
Politics & Security
Untying Japan’s Hands for Stronger Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific
“We need Japan. We need the Japanese Navy to protect the vast Pacific Ocean. Japan is the only […]
Sports
Can Japan Sustain Its Rugby Fever After the 2019 World Cup?
A new year has dawned, but the success of the 2019 Rugby World Cup is still fresh in the […]
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 […]
Sports
Before Japan 2019: A Look Back at Previous World Cup Final Venues
Author: Terry Hearn While there is a passionate fan base for rugby union in Japan and other Asian nations, the [&helli
Travel
What to Expect at the Rugby World Cup 2019 Kickoff in Japan
The kickoff for the 2019 World Cup is approaching in Japan, with the host country facing Russia on September […
Special Reports
Why Not a Joint Ceremony at Sea to Remember the Battle of Okinawa?
Later this week, I will have the honor of attending the memorial ceremony of the Battle of Okinawa, which […]
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | Amid Sri Lanka Bombings, Japan Should Lead Countries vs Terrorism
A string of terrorist bombings targeting churches, luxury hotels, and other sites was perpetrated in Sri Lanka on East