HISTORY
When Japan Ruled the Waves: The Forgotten Colonies of Micronesia
How Japan defeated the German Empire in World War I and ruled over Micronesia for three decades - before it all came…
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HISTORY
FOOD
Unique Japanese Food: Cuisine You’ll Only Find in Japan
Do you know shirako, konnyaku, and chankonabe? Go beyond ramen and learn about a host of unique Japanese ingredients and food prep…
CULTURE
Mayim Mayim: The Hit Hebrew Folk Song of Japan
How did Mayim Mayim, a song every Jewish kid knows by heart, end up a staple of Japanese society, featured in anime,…
CULTURE
The Lesser-Known Festivals of Japan: Let Loose Edition
A survey of three of Japan's more light-hearted festivals that focus on the less serious subjects of nudity, navels, and nasty words.
ENTERTAINMENT
Battle Royale: From Dystopian Thriller to Cult Classic
How a book that was first rejected as too dark and too close to current events became a breakaway hit and a…
CULTURE
The Lesser-Known Festivals of Japan: Scary Edition
These festivals in Japan may not be as well known as some of their counterparts, but they're guaranteed to send a chill…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Manager Scolds Employees for “Odd” Snack
A manager told a magazine about how he scolded employees over their choice of snack food - prompting people on Twitter to…
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Environmental Music and The Creation of Space
Learn about the origins of a musical genre that can soothe the soul - and discover some of the trendsetting Japanese artists…