JAPAN Forward

@JAPAN_Forward_

JAPAN Forward is an English-language news and opinion website run by the JAPAN Forward Association Inc.

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Joined January 2022

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Nov 18

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Ishikawa Soars Towards Recovery Like Its Symbol, the Crested Ibis #PR japan-forward.com/ishikawa-soars…

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. The crested ibis revival in Ishikawa sends hope from Japan to the world, as a story of community and recovery, determination, and coexistence with nature.

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JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ After LDP Defeat, Ishiba to Weigh Future in August ift.tt/B3lSkah

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Facing mounting pressure after an election loss, Prime Minister Ishiba will decide in August whether to resign, citing key events and trade talks.

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JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Kobe Airport Powers Japan's Decarbonization with Fresh Initiatives ift.tt/Y42jZgc

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Kobe Airport leads Japan's green shift with perovskite solar cells and sustainable aviation fuel, advancing both national and city decarbonization efforts.

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JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Life as It Wasn't: Uncovering Wartime Propaganda Photos ift.tt/njsr83P

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. These wartime images reveal carefully crafted scenes, showing how propaganda photography was used to boost morale during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · 13 h

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ The Foreign Talent Basic Law: Proposal from a Former Police Chief ift.tt/Bx2K4QC

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. The proposal calls for clear rules and coordination between national and local governments to manage foreign workers and support community integration.

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JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ South Korea Anti-Japan Attacks Leave No Room for Bilateral Trust ift.tt/7amM0AN

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. South Korea keeps rehashing complaints that had been resolved in the past. It should realize this is working against its security and economic interests.

JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 22

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Part One Roars into Theaters ift.tt/jcwagCs

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Demon Slayer fans pack theaters as Infinity Castle – Part One ignites the trilogy finale, breaking records and thrilling audiences across Japan.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 22

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Kosei Inoue: Advancing Judo and Sports in Innovative Ways ift.tt/F7Yqmz8

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. In his new positions, Inoue hopes to collaborate in creating an environment for athletes to perform at their best while enhancing the global appeal of judo.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 22

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Can Alaska LNG Tip the Scales in Japan–US Tariff Talks? ift.tt/daYbZBo

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Can Japan use the Alaska LNG project as leverage to break the impasse in US tariff negotiations and strengthen its energy security?

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 22

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Election Success for Chinese-born Critic of Japan's China Policy ift.tt/1nSNcAU

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. In Japan's Upper House election, newcomer Seki Hei wins a seat after a fiery campaign focused on China policy, immigration, and national sovereignty.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 22

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ An Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor and Empress Conclude Historic Mongolia Trip ift.tt/7QLi4mw

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. The Emperor and Empress commented, "We sincerely hope that the friendship and cooperative relationship between Japan and Mongolia will continue to deepen."

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 22

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Rapidus Ushers in New Era with Operational 2nm Chip Prototype ift.tt/9rOsC1e

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Rapidus has verified the operation of Japan's first 2nm semiconductor prototype, marking a major milestone in its push for domestic chip production.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 21

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ The Threat of Illicit Fentanyl is Real, and It's Here ift.tt/qRV6rz8

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. The fentanyl smuggling and the rising cases of overdoses in the US are not a distant crisis. Japan must take it seriously as its own.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 21

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ SPORTS SHORTS | Volleyball: Japan Men Clinch a Spot in the Nations League Finals ift.tt/7EFmfyV

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Reporting on the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League and the FIBA Women's Asia Cup final plus updates on international badminton and swimming competitions.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 21

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Kokuho and the Price of Greatness in the World of Kabuki ift.tt/F2WrynH

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Kokuho, a kabuki epic of art, ambition, and sacrifice, has become Japan's top-grossing live-action film of 2025 — and a cultural phenomenon.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 21

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Historic Crested Ibis Release Set for June 2026 in Ishikawa ift.tt/7MUtxRO

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. The crested ibis will be released in a region with expansive rice paddies, bringing hope to the Noto area as communities rebuild after the 2024 earthquake.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 21

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ In the Fray of Divisive Elections, Young Voices Bring Hope ift.tt/TK0Iz9A

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Amid the intolerance of election rhetoric, student voices remind us that constructive dialogue is essential for navigating the challenges facing Japan today.

JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 21

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Election Blow to Japan's Ruling Bloc as Opposition Surges ift.tt/F2wDRxm

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Conservative newcomers and opposition parties made big gains, and the ruling coalition lost its Upper House majority in a historic election. What to know.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 21

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ Succession of the Dalai Lama and India's Tough Choices Ahead ift.tt/t8lFax4

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. India has sheltered the Dalai Lama since 1959 when he fled Chinese aggression. As his succession nears, Delhi must seek ways to handle the pressure from China.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 20

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ To China Provocations, Ishiba Gov't Response is Truly Pathetic ift.tt/CUWtLyd

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. China will not stop harassing Japan's forces. If our leaders will not speak and act resolutely for the nation's sake, then they aren't fit to serve at its helm.

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JAPAN Forward@JAPAN_Forward_ · Jul 20

JUST PUBLISHED on #JAPANForward ✨ JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | NBA Summer League is a Testing Ground for Japanese Players ift.tt/LOaEne9

JAPAN_Forward_'s tweet card. Guards Yuki Kawamura, Yudai Baba and Keisei Tominaga competed in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, hoping to impress NBA executives during games.

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