Culture
All About Reiwa, Japan’s New Era
Chosen under intense secrecy, it's sparked a 10-day holiday, a new song, and even a minor crime wave. Learn the meaning behind…
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History
Karafuto: How Japan Gained – and Lost – a Prefecture
The story of how, for a brief period of time, the island of Karafuto controlled by Russia became an official part of…
Culture
Fetishizing German Ad “Based on Japanese Culture” Draws Fire Across Asia
Is it Dolce & Gabbana all over again? German company Hornbach's attempt to lampoon a sexual fetish has sparked an online protest…
Culture
Burakumin: Japan’s Hounded “Untouchables”
While Japan has no formal caste system today, one "underclass" still finds itself routinely hounded and persecuted.
Culture
Is Time Running Out for Japan’s Idol Culture?
A high profile abuse case has the Japanese press saying to idol groups: Don't let the door hit you in the ass…
Culture
Where Have Japan’s Fashion Subcultures Gone?
Why have wild fashion subcultures largely disappeared from Tokyo's streets? Blame Uniqlo and the Internet.
Technology
Why Do Japanese Programmers Get Paid So Little?
Programmers, systems engineers, and software architects can command great salaries around the world. Japan, however, is a different story...
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Sakhalin Island: Japan’s Final Frontier
How Japan's discovery of a large northern island devastated the island's native population - and how Japan lost control when Russia muscled…