TRAVEL
Japan’s Large Buddhist Statue in Sendai Now a Lovely Pink
It used to be the tallest statue in Japan and is still a major tourist attraction. But why is the Sendai Daikannon…
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POLITICS
Nanjing Massacre Denier Founds New Conservative Political Party in Japan
A controversial author and social media bomb-thrower best known for denying the Nanjing Massacre launches a new political party. The key question…
HISTORY
The Kanto Massacre: A Story of Disinformation and Denialism
Rumors and disinformation sparked the Kanto Massacre in the wake of the Kanto Earthquake. Today, denialism continues to dishonor the victims.
TRAVEL
From Ninja to Ramen: Top 10 Places to Visit in Kyoto
A recent survey asked tourists to Kyoto about their favorite spots. Here are their top five - along with five recommendations from…
FOOD
Raw Eggs in Japan: Are They Safe to Eat?
A number of Japanese dishes involve eating raw eggs. Is that safe? Experts tell us why you're unlikely to contract salmonella in…
FOOD
Famous Tokyo Cafe Coffee Seibu Shuts Its Flagship Store (For Now)
One of Tokyo's most famous cafes, Coffee Seibu, has closed its flagship location in Shinjuku. The good news? It'll be back soon.…
SOCIETY
Why Post-Death Divorce is Popular in Japan
Why do some people - particularly women - go out of their way in Japan to divorce their spouse's families after death?…
CULTURE
仙台四郎 (Sendai Shirō): The Silent Man Sendai Calls a God of Fortune
How a man in Japan's city of Sendai became regarded as a "god of good fortune" whose image still persists today.