Artistic 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 Delayed Due to State of Emergency in Japan ..read more

How 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 Great Kanto Earthquake Call for Stronger Disaster Prevention ..read more

An 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 ..read more

How 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 in Region’s Peace, Prosperity ..read more

Read 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] Emotional Rollercoaster of the FIFA World Cup on Full Display in Group E Bundesliga’s Return Puts Japanese Soccer ..read more

The 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 Security ..read more

The 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 Buildings and 6,100 Deaths ..read more

The 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 ..read more

SusHi 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 Global Climate Targets by 2050 ..read more

A 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 ..read more