HISTORY
How Japan’s Oldest Toilet Went Down the Crapper
How an unfortunate gear shift led to one worker at a Japanese temple accidentally taking out a historically significant toilet.
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HISTORY
HISTORY
Meiji Mura: A Journey to Japan’s Modern Past
In Japan, the recent past is often obscured beneath endless concrete. Meiji Mura is one of the few places to discover the…
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The Disappearance of Meiji: Why it’s Hard to Find Tokyo’s Recent Past
In Tokyo, the recent past is often obscured beneath endless concrete. Take a journey through the city's history to discover why.
BOOK REVIEWS
“Of Arcs and Circles” Contemplates Gardens, Nature, and Life Itself
"When people no longer need things, or if they hate them, they destroy them... If people love things however, they care for…
CULTURE
Japanese Pagoda: Their History and Significance
We all know the striking image of a multi-tiered Japanese pagoda. But what exactly are they? And what are they called in…
LIVING IN JAPAN
New Harajuku Station Leaves People Pining for Its Predecessor
Many people aren't happy with the new Harajuku Station building. But why? For many, it seems, it was more than a mere…
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Kyoto: A Brief History of a Timeless City
Learn about the history and tradition behind the temples and shrines that make up Japan's largest cultural tourist attraction.
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The Indigenous Ryukyu People of Okinawa
Discover the history of the indigenous Ryukyu people, the culture that inhabited Okinawa before it was ever even a part of Japan.