America's top diplomat Antony Blinken was mindful of Japan's concerns about China's threat to security in the Indo-Pacific as he met with top Chinese leaders. The post Antony Blinken in China: Stern Words as Taiwan Tension Continues first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Antony Blinken Goes to China Seeking Better Communications The Security of Taiwan is Crucial for the Stability of East Asia In Busan, 3 Foreign Ministers Promise a Meeting of Their Leaders ..read more

Japan-China diplomatic word games hide the true dangers of Chinese intrusions in the Senkakus, unjust detentions, unfounded seafood ban, and other threats. The post EDITORIAL | Japan-China Relations Too Strained to be Window-dressed first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: EDITORIAL | Kishida-Xi Meeting Did Not Achieve Anything EDITORIAL | Kishida Should Send a Firmer Message: No to China’s Aggressive Behavior EDITORIAL | Heed Kishida Expert Panel’s Call for Drastic Defense Boost ..read more

Teaming up with veteran jockey Yuji Hishida, 6-year-old T O Royal surged to victory on the home stretch in the 169th Tenno Sho at Kyoto Racecourse. The post Tenno Sho Favorite T O Royal Storms to 2-Length Victory first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [ODDS and EVENS] T O Royal, Titleholder and Deep Bond Are Among Top Entrants for Tenno Sho Titleholder Overwhelms the Field in the 165th Tenno Sho Ask Victor More Edges Boldog Hos by a Nose in the 83rd Kikuka Sho ..read more

The 24-year-old golfer had five birdies after the turn in the final round of the ISPS Handa Championship to equal the Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course record. The post Yuto Katsuragawa Triumphs at ISPS Handa Championship for His First DP World Tour Title first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: GOLF | Hideki Matsuyama Captures Historic Title at the Masters GOLF | Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama Six Strokes Off the Pace as Play Delayed by Weather GOLF | American Xander Schauffele Wins Gold, Holding off Hideki Matsuyama, Rory Sabbatini ..read more

Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga is the first MLB pitcher since Dave Feriss in 1945 to have a 4-0 record and an ERA below 1.00 in the first five starts of his career. The post [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shota Imanaga Off to a Great Start in MLB Career first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Global Pandemic Continues to Wreak Havoc on Sports [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shota Imanaga Brings Talent and Enthusiasm to the Cubs Cubs Starter Shota Imanaga Shines in His MLB Debut ..read more

Warfare is no longer a purely military concept. In cognitive warfare, the human mind is the battlefield. Everyone, civilian or military, is a potential target. The post Cognitive Warfare: Are We All Being Turned into Manchurian Candidates? first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Taiwan to Merge Public Media Under Defense Ministry to Better Combat 'Cognitive Warfare' AI Manipulation in Influence Operations and How to Deal With It To Counter China’s Manipulation of Public Opinion, Japan Should Invest in Global Engagement ..read more

Brian Boitano explained the joy of the experience: "I really like working with elite skaters and giving them little secrets that make a big difference." The post [ICE TIME] Exclusive: Legend Brian Boitano Raves About Working with Kinoshita Group Skaters at Kyoto Camp first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: [ICE TIME] Japan’s Top Juniors Tuning Up for Return to JGP Circuit [ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Claims Japan Junior High School Championships Title FIGURE SKATING | Kao Miura Aiming High at Japan Junior Championships ..read more

Repurposed "Blue Train" sleeping cars offer tranquil accommodation near a ropeway station connecting to Unpeiji Temple along the famous Shikoku Pilgrimage. The post Converted Sleeper Train Cars: A Unique Retreat Facing Business Hurdles first appeared on JAPAN Forward. Related posts: Tokyo Station Recycles Retired Train into Awesome Drinks Vending Machine The Royal Express Embarks on a Luxury Journey Across the Seto Inland Sea Where to stay in Kobe? The New PEANUTS HOTEL ..read more

During 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 ..read more

With 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 ..read more