Stories By JAPAN Forward
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Baseball
/ 6 months agoEDITORIAL | Koshien at 100: A Monument to Recovery and Endurance
As the "holy ground" of Japanese baseball, Koshien rallied the nation through national disasters and wars. Now it's taking on the...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 6 months agoClosing Ceremony Brings 2024 Paris Olympics to a Spectacular End
The Paris 2024 Olympics' closing ceremony celebrated athletes, volunteers and unity with superb performances, a light show and a Hollywood-style flag...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 6 months agoJapanese Technology at the Paris Olympics: From Innovative Footwear to Enduring Torches
Japanese technology contributed to the Paris Olympics with ASICS's new marathon footwear, Panasonic's DJ turntables, and eco-friendly sportswear.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 6 months agoBaron Nishi, Japan's Equestrian Gold Medalist 92 Years Ago, Inspires a New Olympic Team
"We won" exclaimed Baron Nishi, Japan's 1932 equestrian gold equestrian in Los Angeles. He died on Iwo Jima but inspired Team...
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Baseball
/ 7 months agoGovernor Yuriko Koike Injured in Ceremonial First Baseball Pitch
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike fractured a knee during a ceremonial first pitch at Jingu Stadium on August 6. She said she...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months ago2024 Paris Olympics: Tokyo's Take on the Games
As the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games unfold, Japan's enthusiasm shines. Public reactions range from pride to varying comparisons with...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months ago'Rising Sun Flag' Surfboard Design Causes Waves at Paris 2024 Olympics
Its surfers weren't competing but the South Koreans objected anyway to an Australian Olympian's surfboard design based on Japan's Rising Sun...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoEDITORIAL | Olympics Controversies No Reason to Defame Athletes, Judges
There are always judgment calls and reasons for criticism of judges and even athletes at the Olympics, but responding by defamation...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoEDITORIAL | Bravo to the Olympic Athletes Winning in an Early Medal Rush
The large crowds make the drama of Olympic victory or defeat all the more compelling. "These are what the Olympics are...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoHigh School Swimming Star Mizuki Hirai Ready to Take on the Paris Olympics
Swimming prodigy Mizuki Hirai won the 100-meter butterfly at Japan's Olympic trials in March. Now, she has her sights on success...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoNew Challenges for Olympic Athletes: Keeping Out the Prying Eyes
Efforts to combat voyeurism aimed at Olympic athletes and others are getting help from innovations like Mizuno's infrared-resistant uniforms and more.
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Golf
/ 7 months agoEDITORIAL | Ayaka Furue Wins Evian Championship as Pride Flies High
Ayaka Furue wanted to go to the Olympics in Paris but missed the cut. Instead, she won a women's golf major...