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Baby Blue Eyes in Toneri Park Revisited
April 26, 2024 10:01During mid-spring, a gentle sea of baby blue eyes blankets a hillside within Toneri Park, the third biggest park in the Tokyo Metropolis. The post Baby Blue Eyes in Toneri Park Revisited first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [Hidden Wonders of Japan] Baby Blue Eyes in Toneri Park Tokyo Sakura Story: Pockets of Spring in an Urban Landscape A Cultural Heritage Park in Tokyo – Rikugien Garden of Waka poetry
Nipponham Fighters Showing Signs of Progress Under Popular Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo
April 26, 2024 08:53With a recent five-game win streak, the Nipponham Fighters have moved up in the Pacific League standings. They have won 11 of their first 20 games this season. The post Nipponham Fighters Showing Signs of Progress Under Popular Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [NPB NOTEBOOK] Big Boss Has Big Plans BASEBALL | Big Boss Determined to Do Things His Way #7 Sports Talk ― Jim Armstrong Discusses New Fighters Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo’s Leadership Style
Why the Greater East Asia War Naming Controversy is a Non-Issue
April 26, 2024 06:03There is a strange debate over the Self-Defense Force using the term "Greater East Asia War." GHQ disallowed it during the Occupation, but that ended in 1952. The post Why the Greater East Asia War Naming Controversy is a Non-Issue first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: 80 Years After Pearl Harbor, Finding History through Their Voices A Mingling of Souls at Yasukuni — Toward A Strong, Beautiful Japan Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Could Have Played a Larger Role in Fighting COVID...
Vietnam! Moving Ahead Together | TOTO Delivers Schools to Rural Children as Japanese Toilet Culture Gains Popularity
April 26, 2024 03:31TOTO has been instrumental in bringing Japanese toilet culture to the world, but its corporate culture of kindness has delivered a whole lot more. The post Vietnam! Moving Ahead Together | TOTO Delivers Schools to Rural Children as Japanese Toilet Culture Gains Popularity first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [Vietnam! Moving Ahead Together] Daibiru's CornerStone Building Sets a Leading Example in Hanoi How It Took a Pandemic to Sharply Boost the Sales of TOTO’s Warm-Water Was...
Taiwan's Parks, Originally Made by Japan, Have Something to Teach Japanese Today
April 26, 2024 01:31Outfitted for intergenerational fitness, communication, and learning, Taiwan's parks today are flourishing and nurturing healthy communities around them. The post Taiwan's Parks, Originally Made by Japan, Have Something to Teach Japanese Today first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: ‘You Can Start Exercising at Any Age,’ Says 90-year old Fitness Instructor Mika Takishima Dripping with Irony and Yet Lyrical: How Cartoonist Taco Lin’s Satire is Very Much Like Taiwan Bodybuilding ...
EDITORIAL | Not Enough for Finance Ministers to Just Acknowledge Concerns Over Weak Yen, Won
April 25, 2024 22:58How do G7 and G20 finance ministers plan to prop up currencies against the dollar and keep a check on excessive market movements? The post EDITORIAL | Not Enough for Finance Ministers to Just Acknowledge Concerns Over Weak Yen, Won first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | Japan's Nominal GDP Ranking Slips to 4th Place EDITORIAL | Airlines Badly Hurt by Pandemic Must Have Public Support to Survive EDITORIAL| RCEP Trade Deal: Beware Increased Dependence on China
[ODDS and EVENS] Race Walking Standouts Getting Ready for the Paris Olympics
April 25, 2024 16:15Japan's Koki Ikeda and Kumiko Okada were second in the marathon mixed relay race at the World Race Walking Team Championships, raising expectations for Paris. The post [ODDS and EVENS] Race Walking Standouts Getting Ready for the Paris Olympics first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Sumo Stablemaster Miyagino Demoted as Punishment for Wrestler's Violence at Stable Toshikazu Yamanishi Vying for More Glory at the World Athletics Championships [ODDS and EV...
Kirin's Harekaze: A Fresh Breeze in the Beer Market
April 25, 2024 14:01Kirin's Harekaze beer, crafted with rare domestic hops, aims to rival its flagship brand Ichiban Shibori and tap into Japan's growing beer market. The post Kirin's Harekaze: A Fresh Breeze in the Beer Market first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Healthy and Tasty ‘Zero Sugar Beer’ Flies Off the Shelves in Japan [Corona ni Makeruna] Drinks, Health Food Become the 'Food of the Year' Visiting Tokyo? Check Out the Ultimate Guide For Izakaya Hopping
Seodaemun Independence Park: Daring South Korean Reporter Investigates the Truth
April 25, 2024 11:56"No one has bothered to verify these exaggerations and demagoguery" — Chosun Ilbo reporter on historical misrepresentation at Seodaemun Independence Park. The post Seodaemun Independence Park: Daring South Korean Reporter Investigates the Truth first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Seoul’s Use of the Olympics to Stir Anti-Japanese Sentiments Will Backfire South Korea Scuttles UNESCO Efforts to Reform ‘Memory of the World’ Program INTERVIEW | Gordon Chang: Ending Intelligence ...
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Nippon Steel Advances Hydrogen Technology to Cut CO2 Emissions
April 25, 2024 01:39If Nippon Steel can successfully develop the technology use hydrogen in place of convention coal in steelmaking, it could cut CO2 emissions by up to 50%. The post Nippon Steel Advances Hydrogen Technology to Cut CO2 Emissions first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Synthetic Methane: A Promising Path for Decarbonization and Energy Security Carbon Neutrality and Branding: Why Companies Are Eager to Get Involved Honda Unveils Sleek New Lineup of 'Zero Series' EVs
EDITORIAL | Acquittal of Park Yuha, Comfort Women Author, a Win for Free Speech
April 24, 2024 22:59Comfort Women of the Empire by Park Yuha has been widely praised as a valiant attempt to narrow the gap in perceptions between Japan and South Korea. The post EDITORIAL | Acquittal of Park Yuha, Comfort Women Author, a Win for Free Speech first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [Mythbusters] ‘Comfort Women’: The Chilling Effect of Letting the Courts Settle Historical Issues INTERVIEW | Park Yuha on the Problems Associated with the Comfort Women Movement Asahi Shimbun Blocks Acc...
Yokohama F Marinos Advance to Asian Champions League Final for the First Time
April 24, 2024 15:50Marinos beat South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai 5-4 in a penalty shootout in the second leg of the Asian Champions League semifinal at Yokohama Stadium. The post Yokohama F Marinos Advance to Asian Champions League Final for the First Time first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Urawa Reds, Al-Hilal Renew Rivalry in Asian Champions League Final [ODDS and EVENS] Urawa Reds Reap Rewards of Resilience in ACL Final First Leg [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Urawa Reds Win Asian Champions League Ti...
New Podcast Series: Abducted – Four Stories, Four Lives
April 24, 2024 09:40They were ordinary people abducted from Japan by North Korea. Join us to see how their stories changed so many lives and why they're still relevant today. The post New Podcast Series: Abducted – Four Stories, Four Lives first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: International Efforts to Solve the Abductions Issue Ramp Up with Online Symposium EDITORIAL | After 45 Years, Only Hardline Negotiation, Int'l Pressure Can Bring Abductees Home EDITORIAL | Failure to Bring Home North Korea...
Is It Time to Buy Bitcoin as the Yen Weakens?
April 24, 2024 05:16More than one in ten Japanese adults own cryptocurrency, with bitcoin the most popular. But North Korean hackers and other criminals are out to exploit them. The post Is It Time to Buy Bitcoin as the Yen Weakens? first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Coincheck Scandal: What to Expect When Withdrawals Start Cryptocurrency Control Boosts China's Expansionist Strategy [Gamer’s World] NFTs: Crypto Greed or the Wave of the Future?
Groundbreakers | Kanata Okajima: J-Pop Songwriting Genius Now Aiming for Eurovision Victory
April 24, 2024 03:02Kanata Okajima, who has written for BTS, TWICE, and Namie Amuro, is a mother of two. With unstoppable drive, she sets her sights on the Eurovision Song Contest. The post Groundbreakers | Kanata Okajima: J-Pop Songwriting Genius Now Aiming for Eurovision Victory first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Johnny’s Goes Digital: Taking On K-Pop and the Rest of the World HIGHLIGHTS: Fuji Rock 2022, Day 3 JX'23: New Event to Celebrate Japanese Culture and Entertainment Comes to Los Ang...
North Korean Abductions: Victims' Families Urgent Appeal in Meeting with UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
April 24, 2024 00:26In the meeting, family members explained the urgency of international support for ending North Korea's abductions by returning all victims to their homes. The post North Korean Abductions: Victims' Families Urgent Appeal in Meeting with UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: International Efforts to Solve the Abductions Issue Ramp Up with Online Symposium EDITORIAL | After 45 Years, Only Hardline Negotiation, Int'l Pressure Can Bring Abduct...
EDITORIAL | Restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Power Plant Now for Japan's Security
April 23, 2024 21:57Niigata's Governor Hideyo Hanazumi has yet to approve the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant's restart, putting at risk energy security at the national level. The post EDITORIAL | Restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Power Plant Now for Japan's Security first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | Amid Need for Nuclear Power, Look Into Regulation Delays Ignore the Lies — Restarting Nuclear Plants a Matter of Life or Death EDITORIAL | No Reason to Doubt Safety of Fukushima Daiichi Tr...
A Trio of B.League Playoff Spots Still Up for Grabs
April 23, 2024 16:04Heading into the next-to-last week of the B.League season, the Chiba Jets (34-22 record) have the most wins among the wild-card contenders. The post A Trio of B.League Playoff Spots Still Up for Grabs first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: BASKETBALL | Alvark Tokyo Crank Up the Intensity In a Bounce-Back Victory BASKETBALL | B. League Completes Action-packed Opening Week BASKETBALL | Kawasaki, Ryukyu, Utsunomiya and Shimane Advance to B.League Playoff Semifinals
On Japanese Yen: Finance Minister Emphasizes Flexibility, Hints at Intervention
April 23, 2024 08:59As depreciation drives the exchange rate to nearly ¥155 Japanese yen per US dollar, Finance Minister Suzuki stresses flexibility and hints at intervention. The post On Japanese Yen: Finance Minister Emphasizes Flexibility, Hints at Intervention first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Chief Economist Urges Japan to Leverage the Weak Yen Now EDITORIAL | Intervention Not Enough to Reverse Trend of Yen's Depreciation Japan in the Haruhiko Kuroda Era - And What Comes Next
Challenge Beijing's Coercive Pacific Islands Aid with Balance of Power
April 23, 2024 07:03Unlike Japan's inclusive approach, China's aid to the Pacific Islands is exploitative and must be countered to maintain a rules-based order in the region. The post Challenge Beijing's Coercive Pacific Islands Aid with Balance of Power first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [All Politics is Global] Tibet Sees Surge of Chinese Interference, Focus on Border Regions [All Politics is Global] Latest G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Calls Out China [All Politics is Global] Massive Chine...
Nobuyuki Suzuki Case Draws Out for 10 Years, At Last Someone in South Korea Calls for Dropping It
April 23, 2024 02:56In a peculiar case grounded in the absence of reason, South Korean prosecutors have pursued Japanese activist Nobuyuki Suzuki for "defamation" for 10 years. The post Nobuyuki Suzuki Case Draws Out for 10 Years, At Last Someone in South Korea Calls for Dropping It first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: BOOK REVIEW | ‘Wartime Military Records on Comfort Women’ by Archie Miyamoto [Speaking Out] Hypocrisy of Korean Comfort Women Support Group Exposed Berlin District to Remove On...
'Sea Hammocks' Made from Recycled Fishing Nets Spotlight Marine Plastic Waste Issue Ahead of Expo
April 23, 2024 01:07'Sea Hammocks' installed by the Panasonic Holdings Corporation are made from recycled fishing nets and intended to spotlight the issue of marine waste. The post 'Sea Hammocks' Made from Recycled Fishing Nets Spotlight Marine Plastic Waste Issue Ahead of Expo first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Panasonic Amps Up Production of Eco Cute Water Heaters Why Fish Feed on Microplastics: Nagasaki University Study Decarbonization is the Message from Leading Japanese Manufacturers at ...
EDITORIAL | Google Japan Deserved Penalties for Unfair Competition
April 22, 2024 22:59Google restricted the digital ad business of LINE and Yahoo! JAPAN, effectively creating a monopoly. Down the line, that monopoly will hurt consumers. The post EDITORIAL | Google Japan Deserved Penalties for Unfair Competition first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | Does Japan’s New Law Have Enough Muscle to Keep Big IT Firms Honest and Fair? EDITORIAL | Japan Must Get Tough on Google to Foster Healthy Competition NTT Aims to Compete Globally on 6G Communications by...
Photographer Michael Kenna Presents 'Japan / A Love Story' in Daikanyama
April 22, 2024 11:31British landscape photographer Michael Kenna pays tribute to his long-standing relationship with Japan through an exhibition of 100 black and white photographs. The post Photographer Michael Kenna Presents 'Japan / A Love Story' in Daikanyama first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Hokusai Humor and Smiles Takuma Nakahira Exhibition Honors the Japanese Photographer's Life and Work Sakura 2018: Where to Catch the Last Cherry Blossoms
Kameido Tenjin's Wisteria Color the Spring in the Kanto Region
April 22, 2024 09:41Kameido Tenjin Shrine is noted for beautiful flowers and its wisteria festival is the most celebrated in the region. The festival is free and runs to April 30. The post Kameido Tenjin's Wisteria Color the Spring in the Kanto Region first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Four Amazing Azalea Spots in Tokyo to See in a Day Japan: The Colors of Springtime Japanese Culture 101 Videos: A Few More Tips and Trivia
Popular Overseas, Can Kishida Lead Japan to Become a Beacon of Hope?
April 22, 2024 07:16Kishida expressed Japan's solidarity with the US in defending "freedom, democracy, and the rule of law," earning standing ovations from American lawmakers. The post Popular Overseas, Can Kishida Lead Japan to Become a Beacon of Hope? first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Kishida Speaks to the US Congress: US Lawmakers React EDITORIAL | Do We Really Want Xi Jinping Coming to Japan for a State Visit? [Tokyo Outlook] War, Then and Now: Our Mission to Shed Light on the Past and F...
#28 Sports Talk – Basketball Coach Shawn Dennis Highlights the Growth of the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
April 22, 2024 07:07Veteran Australian bench boss Shawn Dennis, in his third season at the helm, reviews leading the B.League team to 35 wins in their first 54 games in 2023-24. The post #28 Sports Talk – Basketball Coach Shawn Dennis Highlights the Growth of the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: New JERA President Determined To Reach Ambitious Offshore Wind Target Innovative Electric Wheelchairs Designed with 'Mobility for All' in Mind UNIQLO Debuts Vintage Clothing ...
Shohei Ohtani Surpasses Hideki Matsui for Most MLB Home Runs by a Japanese Player
April 22, 2024 04:57Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani ended a seven-game homerless streak by belting the 176th homer of his MLB career in a rout of the New York Mets. The post Shohei Ohtani Surpasses Hideki Matsui for Most MLB Home Runs by a Japanese Player first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] New Tokyo 2020 Chief Seiko Hashimoto Brings Wealth of Olympic Experiences to Top Post [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Make It to Seventh Consecutive World Cup [JAPAN SPOR...
AI Manipulation in Influence Operations and How to Deal With It
April 22, 2024 03:02There is a worldwide heightened awareness of social media influence tactics as concerns mount over AI manipulation of audio, video, and social media content. The post AI Manipulation in Influence Operations and How to Deal With It first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: G7 Summit: Japan Intends to Show Strong Leadership on Nuclear Issues, China and the Global South Why Protest, China? The Term ‘Wuhan Virus’ Came from Beijing, Not Elsewhere To Counter China’s Manipulation of Pub...
Saitama City Adopts Electric Garbage Trucks with Swappable Batteries
April 22, 2024 01:08Test runs of the EV garbage trucks are to start in April as the city aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and establish a circular waste management system. The post Saitama City Adopts Electric Garbage Trucks with Swappable Batteries first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Decarbonization is the Message from Leading Japanese Manufacturers at CES INTERVIEW | Large-Scale State-Run Waste to Energy a Must for Decarbonization Honda Unveils Sleek New Lineup of 'Zero Series' EVs
EDITORIAL | Kishida Fails to Convey Sense of Security Crisis to the Diet
April 21, 2024 22:57After summits affirming defense cooperation with the US and the Philippines, Kishida avoided tackling China, Taiwan, and the South China Sea before the Diet. The post EDITORIAL | Kishida Fails to Convey Sense of Security Crisis to the Diet first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | Fumio Kishida Must Regain Public Support Before Calling an Election EDITORIAL | Trilateral Defense an Apt Response to China's Sea Aggression EDITORIAL | Reinforced Japan-Australia Security P...
[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Analysis: Yuta Watanabe Makes a Smart Choice in Pursuing Move to B.League
April 21, 2024 05:53Considering the ups and downs of his time in the NBA, now's an ideal time for Yuta Watanabe to begin the next chapter of his career in Japan as a veteran star. The post [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Analysis: Yuta Watanabe Makes a Smart Choice in Pursuing Move to B.League first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuta Watanabe Maximizing Playing Time With Raptors [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuta Watanabe Brings Valuable Shooting Skills to Suns [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK...
EDITORIAL | The Asahi Shimbun Gets Stuck in 1950s Occupation History, Forgets Free Speech
April 21, 2024 02:59Demanding an end to public use of the war's Japanese name, the Asahi Shimbun justifies itself by citing a postwar Allied Occupation order that expired in 1952. The post EDITORIAL | The Asahi Shimbun Gets Stuck in 1950s Occupation History, Forgets Free Speech first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | Suppression of Free Speech, Revoking Press Credentials, Aren’t the Way to Respond to the New Coronavirus EDITORIAL | Postwar Constitution is 73 Years Old, and Still Hinders...
Hello Kitty Throws the First Pitch on Specially Themed Night at Dodger Stadium
April 20, 2024 22:56Is Hello Kitty a good luck charm? The LA Dodgers won on Hello Kitty Night after the famed Sanrio character threw the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium. The post Hello Kitty Throws the First Pitch on Specially Themed Night at Dodger Stadium first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: BASEBALL | Nomomania: Former Dodgers Owner Peter O'Malley Reflects on Friendship with Trailblazing Pitcher EDITORIAL | Shohei Ohtani Skyrockets to the Top and Japan Rejoices [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOO...
[NPB NOTEBOOK] Hanshin Tigers Overcome Yomiuri Giants in Familiar Fashion
April 20, 2024 08:12In a heated pitcher's duel, the Hanshin Tigers prevailed against their Central League archrivals in a series-closing win on April 18 at Koshien Stadium. The post [NPB NOTEBOOK] Hanshin Tigers Overcome Yomiuri Giants in Familiar Fashion first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [NPB NOTEBOOK] Masahiro Tanaka Aims for a Stronger Overall Performance in 2022 In an All-Kansai Japan Series, Hanshin's Offense Faces a Stiff Test vs Orix's Superb Pitching [NPB NOTEBOOK] Highlighting Some ...
Japan's First NBA Basketball School Opens Amid Hoop Fever
April 20, 2024 04:10The elite NBA Basketball School aims to nurture the next generation in Japan by imparting complex basketball skills with a focus on values, health and wellness. The post Japan's First NBA Basketball School Opens Amid Hoop Fever first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kengo Suzuki Sets National Record in Final Running of Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Top League to Open 2021 Season at New National Stadium Sports Replay 2020: Most Read...
Kabuki Comes to Hawaii: Serendipitous Ties Between a University and Professional Actor
April 19, 2024 07:55Artistic director and kabuki actor Monnosuke Ichikawa VIII gives us the backstory on the kabuki play premiering in English in Hawaii on April 19. The post Kabuki Comes to Hawaii: Serendipitous Ties Between a University and Professional Actor first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Prince and Princess Akishino’s Visit Reaffirms Japan’s Special Ties with Hawaii Laughter in the Time of COVID-19: Traditional Japanese Comedy Rakugo Goes Online ‘Evangelion: 3.0+1.0’ Movie Opening Del...
Disasters and Panic: Foreigners in the Equation of Japan's Response
April 19, 2024 05:11How will the rising number of tourists and foreign residents impact Japan's response in disasters, which relies on the calm and generosity of local communities? The post Disasters and Panic: Foreigners in the Equation of Japan's Response first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Japan Should Host A Yearly Conference on Disaster Resiliency for Indo-Pacific Youth Damage Estimate for a Predicted Quake in Central Tokyo: 190,000 Buildings and 6,100 Deaths EDITORIAL | Lessons from Grea...
Nanoplastics Detected in Human Blood for the First Time in Japan
April 19, 2024 01:25An alarming study has for the first time revealed the presence of nanoplastics and related toxic chemicals in human blood samples in Japan. The post Nanoplastics Detected in Human Blood for the First Time in Japan first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: SPOGOMI World Cup Raises Awareness on Marine Plastic Waste Why Fish Feed on Microplastics: Nagasaki University Study Biodegradable Plastics: A Proven Solution to the Problem of Marine Plastic Waste
EDITORIAL | With Attack on Israel, Iran Pushes for Wider Mideast War
April 18, 2024 22:58How could Iran demand no retaliation after its direct attack on Israel? Now the world must prevent the escalation of the Middle East conflict. The post EDITORIAL | With Attack on Israel, Iran Pushes for Wider Mideast War first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | United G7 Front Crucial vs Hamas, Russia, China Aggression INTERVIEW | Dr Kenneth R Weinstein on Japan: Sharing the Challenge of Simultaneous Global Crises EDITORIAL | Leaders’ Summit Shows the Quad is Central...
[ODDS and EVENS] Makoto Hasebe at 40 Leaves Big Impact on the German Bundesliga
April 18, 2024 14:38Read the full story on SportsLook - [ODDS and EVENS] Makoto Hasebe, 40, Leaves Big Impact on the German Bundesliga Makoto Hasebe has had a noteworthy professional soccer career, in part due to his longevity as a player. But perhaps even more for his durability and consistency. Season after season, especially during the bulk of […] The post [ODDS and EVENS] Makoto Hasebe at 40 Leaves Big Impact on the German Bundesliga first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [ODDS and EVENS] Emoti...
Going Green at Osaka Expo: New App Makes Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Fun
April 18, 2024 10:01The 2025 Osaka Expo has released an app that gamifies reducing your carbon footprint. Users can engage in eco-friendly activities to earn points and win prizes. The post Going Green at Osaka Expo: New App Makes Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Fun first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Carbon Neutrality and Branding: Why Companies Are Eager to Get Involved Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Ramps up in Japan Synthetic Methane: A Promising Path for Decarbonization and Energy...
M6.6 Earthquake Hits Western Japan, Injuring at Least 9 People
April 18, 2024 08:15The earthquake did not trigger a tsunami but left nine people with minor injuries. A nuclear power plant located near the epicenter reported no anomalies. The post M6.6 Earthquake Hits Western Japan, Injuring at Least 9 People first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | Protect Lives Now: Japan in Distinctly Earthquake-Prone Phase Ken Noguchi: Now is the Time to Plan and Prepare for a Mount Fuji Eruption Damage Estimate for a Predicted Quake in Central Tokyo: 190,000 Bu...
Same-Sex Marriage Should Not Be Dictated by Wise Men in Black Robes
April 18, 2024 06:36The Sapporo High Court ruled that the Japanese constitution requires recognition of same-sex marriage, dismissing opposition as emotional and irrational. The post Same-Sex Marriage Should Not Be Dictated by Wise Men in Black Robes first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | Sapporo Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling is Opportunism Did Murakami's "Killing Commendatore" Restart a History War? Trump Visit Day 1: First ‘U.S. President’s Cup’ Awarded to Sumo Tournament Winner
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Peers Into a Vision for Sustainable Cities of the Future
April 18, 2024 04:01SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 starts April 27. Expert Taiko Otsuka guides us through its concepts and exciting programs that make sustainability fun and accessible. The post SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Peers Into a Vision for Sustainable Cities of the Future first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [Bookmark] Society 5.0 Expo: Japan Showcases Futuristic Technology at Our Doorstep Innovative Resilience the Only Way Forward for Japan and the World Post-COVID-19 Japan’s AI Ready to Help Meet Glo...
Yoshiwara, the Glamorous Culture of Edo's Party Zone
April 18, 2024 01:31A stunning exhibition of the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter is on show at the University Art Museum, Tokyo University of Arts, adjacent to Ueno Park until May 19. The post Yoshiwara, the Glamorous Culture of Edo's Party Zone first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Hokusai Exhibition Brings Edo-Era Performing Arts to Life Hokusai Humor and Smiles Universal / Remote: Tokyo Art Exhibition is a Powerful Exploration of the Post-COVID World
EDITORIAL | Caution In South Korea as Smear Tactics Prevail in Election
April 17, 2024 22:59The opposition in South Korea won the election by attacking the ruling party as "pro-Japanese." Despots in China, Russia, and North Korea would welcome that. The post EDITORIAL | Caution In South Korea as Smear Tactics Prevail in Election first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | Japan-South Korea Summit Shows Relations on the Mend EDITORIAL | South Korea’s New President Gets It: Japan is Not the Enemy EDITORIAL | Beyond Currency Swap, More Issues to Work Out for Tok...
Tibetan Buddhism From Mongolia to the Dalai Lama's Legacy
April 17, 2024 10:59In an enlightening lecture, Tibetan scholar Yumiko Ishihama explores the historical spread of Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama's enduring influence. The post Tibetan Buddhism From Mongolia to the Dalai Lama's Legacy first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: INTERVIEW | Representative Sonam Frasi: ‘Tibet's Never Been Part of China. That’s Our Reality.’ [Bookmark] Bodhisena: The Indian Monk Who Opened Eyes in Nara The Jizo Statue: Japan’s Most Helpful Buddhist Icon
Rui Hachimura Helps Lakers Edge Pelicans in NBA Play-In Tournament
April 17, 2024 08:30Los Angeles Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura had 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting in a narrow victory on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans. The post Rui Hachimura Helps Lakers Edge Pelicans in NBA Play-In Tournament first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Rui Hachimura Endorsing a Championship Mentality Ahead of NBA Season BASKETBALL | Wizards Forward Rui Hachimura Traded to Lakers Rui Hachimura Helps Lakers Win Play-In Game and Earn a Trip to NBA Playoffs