History
Was The Tsuyama Massacre Japan’s First Proto-Incel Incident?
In 1938, a disaffected young man stalked his mountain village, killing dozens of his neighbors. Was the Tsuyama Massacre the first incel mass murder?
April 24, 2023
In 1938, a disaffected young man stalked his mountain village, killing dozens of his neighbors. Was the Tsuyama Massacre the first incel mass murder?
Have you heard of haskap? Meet the unique berry from Hokkaido in Japan that’s been taking off in popularity.
A fitting sign for “Silent Hill”: A warning sign in Shizuoka Prefecture’s Izu City is so spooky it’s gone viral. But who made it – and why?
Most languages use a variation of the name Japan – except for Japan itself! Learn the etymology of Japan, and the reason for the difference.
A former apprentice geisha at a Kyoto geisha house has created a flurry of online activity after describing abuses in the traditional industry.
Adults in Japan took to social media to lambaste a new backpack accessory. And then the kids who designed it clapped back.
A look at how abortion in Japan evolved throughout the ages, from a financial necessity to a call for the acknowledgment of women’s rights.
After a fire devastated Yuki Sake Brewery, a historic Japanese cultural landmark, volunteer efforts commence to aid its revival.
The sakura (cherry blossom) is practically synonymous with Japan. Here’s a deeper look at the history of this fascinating flower’s popularity
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