Category: History

In Japan You Can Hire a ‘Professional Mourner’ To Cry at Funerals

How Shigoto Reflects Japan’s Unique Philosophy on Work and Life

Okinawa: The Japanese Village where people live longer than any place on earth

Nagoro Village – Where Scarecrows Outnumber People

Aogashima: Japan’s Mysterious Volcanic Island Few Have Ever Seen

Japan Records Largest Population Decline in History

Kokumin no Kyujitsu: Japan’s Profound Citizen Holidays

This Japanese Airport Hasn’t Lost a Single Bag in Its 30-Year History

The 7 Best Samurai Movies by Akira Kurosawa

10 Fascinating Facts About the Earliest Photographs of Japan

Jigoro Kano: The Founder of Judo and His Enduring Legacy

Notable 1,000-Year-Old Companies in Japan

A 100-Year-Old Captivating Glimpse of Japan Through Arnold Genthe’s Lens

Harajuku: The Heart of Tokyo’s Youth Culture and Fashion

Japan court orders the dissolution of the Unification Church

The Genpei War (1180–1185): A Defining Conflict in Japan’s History

Taika Reforms: A Pivotal Turning Point in Japanese History

The History of Edo: From a Fishing Village to the Heart of Japan

Ogimi Village: The Secret to Japan’s Village of Longevity

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Japanese: From Beginner to Confident Speaker

Samurai and Ninja: 5 Key Differences in Feudal Japan

30 Stunning Japanese Actresses: Beauty, Talent, and Fame

Gunkanjima: 5 Haunting Secrets of Japan’s Ghost Island

The World’s Smallest Park: A Miniature Green Space in Nagaizumi, Japan