Special Reports
Korean Academic Steals Image from Takeshima Picture Book and Writes: ‘Japan Killed the Sea Lions’
Above: Author Yumiko Sugihara and a picture from the Takeshima Picture Book from which a South Korean academic stole an
Special Reports
Strange Korean Map Shows ‘East Sea’ Written for Two Different Water Bodies
Above: Takeshima, (Okinoshima-cho, Shimane Prefecture) in the Sea of Japan, is called Dokdo on South Korea’s 1977 map th
Politics & Security
Japan Moves to Secure Diplomatic Communication System Against Cyberattacks
The foreign ministry has set out a policy of reforming information and telecommunications networks, including those of
Travel
Hygienic Japan is Where Most Tourists Want to Go After the Pandemic
Japan is the most popular international destination for tourism after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, a new survey
Special Reports
Uyghurs, Tibetans in Japan Decry Beijing’s Oppression of Human Rights in their Homelands at Diet Meeting
China’s National Day, October 1, was not a cause for celebration among the Uyghurs, Mongolians and Tibetans who gather
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | At 75, the United Nations is Hostage to Aggressors in Security Council
The United Nations marks its 75th anniversary this autumn as the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) gets underway. Founded o
Economy & Tech
Tokyo Torch: Mitsubishi Estate to Build Japan’s Tallest Building in Tokyo
The story dates back to when the world spoke only one language. People built a city on the vast […]
Economy & Tech
[EDITORIAL] Planned Digital Agency Set to Improve Convenience
The administration of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has announced plans to quickly set up a “digital agency” aimed at di
Politics & Security
19th Century British Map Reveals Early Recognition of Takeshima as Part of Japan
A 19th century British map has been found that clearly defines the islets of Takeshima, (Okinoshima, Shimane Prefectu
Politics & Security
Latest Flag Controversy a Bizarre Side-effect of South Korea’s ‘Anti-Japan Syndrome’
Once again South Korea is in a frenzy over the “Rising Sun Flag” [kyokujitsu-ki]. This time “patriotic netizens” [&
Uncategorized
EDITORIAL | Applauding Naomi Osaka’s Courage and Outstanding Achievement
The word “motivation” has been ingrained in society by the sports industry. It is often simply used as a […]
Special Reports
[Bookmark] Megumi Yokota Film Premiere A Push for the Return of North Korean Abduction Victims
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that introduces one overarching thought that branches off to a wide variety of theme