Category: History

Explore the Akita Inu Museum in Odate City and Meet Japan’s Most Loyal Dog

Encounter the Aomori Ice Monsters and Explore Japan’s Surreal Winter Sculptures Created by Nature

Experience Glowing Beaches in Japan Where Waves Sparkle with Bioluminescent Light

How Takuma Tani Broke Masculinity Norms Through Lolita Fashion in Japan

The Samurai Legacy in Spain: How the “Japon” Surname Preserves a 400-Year-Old Connection

Inside Japan’s Hikikomori Crisis: Understanding Social Isolation in the Land of Harmony

Japan’s National Police Agency Prohibits Use of Real Katana in Tourism Activities

The Curious Case of the Heoibikuni: Japan’s Historical “Blame-Taker” for Flatulence

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