HISTORY
The Colonization of Hokkaido: How a “Foreign” Frontier Became Japan
How a mysterious frontier island peopled by "barbarians" became one of the four main islands of Japan - and how the original…
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HISTORY
TECHNOLOGY
As Tourism Skyrockets, Japanese Airline Equips Baggage Handlers with Power Suits
Cyborg baggage handlers? An influx of foreign visitors forces one airline to find an inventive way to handle the load.
WOMEN
Ichikawa Fusae: The First Woman of Japanese Politics
In an age when women had few rights, Ichikawa Fusae fought for hers - and used her hard won career to give…
CULTURE
Valentine’s Day in Japan: Vaunted Tradition or Sexist Standard?
Why is a popular Japanese chocolate-giving tradition once rooted in gratitude and appreciation now being called out as a form of power…
SOCIETY
“Wild Beast” of Japan Women’s Judo Retires to Sell Ice Cream
A judo champion leaves a room full of reporters in shock with her plans for the future.
SOCIETY
The Kurihara Mia Case: Should Dead Girl’s Mom Be Charged for Staying Silent?
Kurihara Mia died at the hands of her father, but now her mother is under arrest for neglect. How much culpability does…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Unseen Japan Kaiwa 2: Teacher, Teacher – Reader Response to Teacher in Japan Who Hit Student
English language YouTuber and former Japanese schoolteacher teacher Misaki joins Unseen Japan to discuss our reader's top comments about the teacher who…
SOCIETY
The Shocking Consequences of Mental Illness Stigma in Japan
Despite having a fairly efficient health care system, Japan lags behind in providing both awareness and support for mentally ill people.