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2022 marks a huge milestone in the journey of Japan’s railway system, which is celebrating 150 years of operation this year. In commemoration of the…

As Japan runs full speed ahead into an era marked by a rapidly shrinking population, companies across the country are on the lookout for ways…

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Mizuki Okada, JAPAN Forward In the future, if you’re in a hurry, you will be able to get from Tokyo to Osaka in less than…

While Japanese trains are often praised for their convenience and timeliness, they’re also known for inspiring quite a fandom in children. Many Japanese kids are…

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by JAPAN Foward Photo by Masamichi Kirihara | © JAPAN Forward Just before dawn, a sight which resembles a sci-fi movie unfolded before our eyes….

When thinking of popular dances in Japan, the perfectly synchronized robotic dances of WORLD ORDER and other country-sweeping viral dances may come to mind, so…

Hakone, Yokohama, Kamakura and Enoshima Island are some of the common day-trips which typically get mentioned in tourist guides and travel sites. However, since these…

Only in Japan could a logistical nightmare like the Tokyo train system run as smoothly as it does. Underground, over ground, overlapping and running almost…