History
How the Samurai Saw the U.S. Civil War
When the U.S. Civil War broke out in 1861, samurai still ruled Japan. How did the samurai - recently forced into trade…
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News
IC Cards and More: Japan’s Transportation System Is As Interesting As Convenient
IC cards are now a must for using the Japanese public transport system. But the cards are more varied, and more interesting,…
Culture
Radio Taisō: A Nuanced History of a Nearly 100-Year-Old Tradition
It has its origins in life insurance and has even been a tool of colonialism. Learn about the long, complicated history of…
LGBTQ
Partnership Systems for LGBTQ Couples in Japan Now Cover Over 70%
Partnership systems for same-sex couples in Japan are close to covering the entire population - but are no substitute for true equality.
Law & Crime
Netflix Japan to Release Documentary on the Lucie Blackman Murder
Fresh news about the documentary on one of Japan's most infamous murder cases - and an exclusive interview with a featured reporter.
Food
Going Local with Fukushima Food Camp
Fukushima was once known as one of Japan's agricultural heartlands. Now, one company is helping to reintroduce the wonders of Fukushima's local…
Law & Crime
Foreign Residents Decry Japan’s “Legal Worker” Campaign as Harassment
Japan's Immigration Services Agency is cracking down on illegal work - but some say their "awareness campaign" encourages harassment.
Food
Tsukudani: The Fishy Preserves that Saved a Shogun
June 29th is "Tsukudani Day," a minor holiday for the fish-and-seaweed dish. It's also the food that saved shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu's life.