HISTORY
441 Years Since Honnō-ji: The Downfall of Oda Nobunaga
What happened on the fateful night of June 21st, 1582, that caused one of Oda Nobunaga's faithful retainers to turn on him?
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HISTORY
CULTURE
Textiles of Battle: A Look at Japanese Wartime Propaganda Kimono
Were Japan's World War II-era kimonos depicting images of war a propaganda tool - or a natural outpouring of support?
HISTORY
Moga: Japan’s “Modern Girl” of the Taisho Era
She was a symbol of prewar prosperity - and controversy. How the "modern girl" of Japan's roaring 1920s defined a new path…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
American-Sized Monster Energy Finally Arrives in Japan
Move over, small puny can. After years of successful sales in Japan, Monster Energy will - finally - be available in its…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
JagaRico: The Japanese Snack’s Best Dad Jokes – Explained!
JagaRico is one of Japan's most loved snacks - and arguably the most hilarious. Here are some of its best dad jokes,…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Group Promoting Latin Characters for Japanese Writing Gives Up
Earlier this year, a group that aimed to replace the Japanese writing system with the Latin alphabet admitted defeat.
NEWS
Ainu Ancestral Remains, Long Held in Australia, Returned
In an indigenous victory, Ainu ancestral remains, long held in museums in distant Australia, have at last been returned to local Hokkaido…
CULTURE
Tsubaki Shrine of America Closing Abruptly, Stunning US Shinto Community
Tsubaki Grand Shrine, a vital location for many US Shinto practitioners, is closing with little notice or fanfare.