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Japan is rife with things that go bump in the night. Here, we introduce five Japanese female ghosts that have scared children senseless for centuries.
Reading Japanese menus can be tricky, as you'll often find many kanji you don't encounter elsewhere. Here's a short guide to make it easier.
A picture I posted of a Japanese Red Cross poster caused more backlash than I ever expected. Here's why I posted it - and why this issue is important.
Bold, outspoken, and controversial. How Tanaka Mitsu became the face of the 1970s Feminist Movement in Japan - and why that rubbed many the wrong way.
How a string of violent attacks and a shifting political landscape spelled the end for the Japanese Red Army.
Trying to order in Japanese at a Japanese restaurant? Here are some of the questions you might not expect - and how to respond to them.
How a form of political protest music came to be regarded as an art form that captures "the heart of Japan."
Eating out in Japan, but afraid your Nihongo's a little rusty? Here's an easy guide to getting seated, ordering and enjoying yourself at any restaurant in Japan.
He thought that women had it easy...until he pretended to be one.