Politics
Has Princess Mako’s Astonishing Wedding Drama Hit Its Apex?
Sources say Princess Mako’s fiance may try a legal end-run to move their marriage forward. But will the Japanese public buy it?
September 14, 2020
Sources say Princess Mako’s fiance may try a legal end-run to move their marriage forward. But will the Japanese public buy it?
In 1891 Japan, history was nearly changed when a Japanese policeman took aim at Russian Crown Prince Nicholas II – the future czar of Russia.
The Taisho Era may have been short, but it was anything but uneventful. Learn more about this short but tumultuous era in Japanese history.
How did Japan’s notoriously long yearly holiday get even longer? Inside the holidays that make up Golden Week.
Chosen under intense secrecy, it’s sparked a 10-day holiday, a new song, and even a minor crime wave. Learn the meaning behind Japan’s new era name, and how people in Japan are responding.
When Crown Prince Naruhito becomes Emperor this year, a new era will literally dawn in Japan. Alyssa Pearl Fusek explores the history of era names in Japan.
When the new Emperor takes his throne in 2019, Japan’s taxpayers will spend billions on a Shinto religious rite. Some – including a Prince – say that’s unconstitutional.
Subscribe to our free newsletter for a weekly digest of our best work across platforms (Web, Twitter, YouTube). Your support helps us spread the word about the Japan you don’t learn about in anime.
Want a preview? Read our archives
You’ll get one to two emails from us weekly. For more details, see our privacy policy