BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
From Konbini to Space Launches: Lawson’s Karaage-kun Turns 37
Learn about Lawson's Karaage-kun, the mega-hit product celebrating its 37th birthday - and how it's gone where no nugget has gone before.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
ENTERTAINMENT
Society Without Honor And Humanity: Japan’s 1970s Yakuza Films
Kinji Fukasaku’s 1970s gangster movies upended decades of depictions of the yakuza and held up a mirror to Japanese society at the…
CULTURE
Japanese Shrine Maiden School: An Inside View
What does it take to become a certified Japanese shrine maiden? A certified miko gives us an insider's look at a miko…
ENTERTAINMENT
The Forgotten Era of Japan’s Musical Comedy Films
Musical comedies dominated the screen in Japan's pre-war and post-war eras. Here are some classics for your viewing pleasure.
FOOD
Dagashi: Japan’s Colorful, Nostalgic, Tasty Treats
Learn about dagashi, a staple of the Japanese candy scene since the Edo era, and how to try it out even if…
CULTURE
National Living Treasures: Japan’s Living Embodiments of Culture
How Japan's national living treasures preserve culture and the clever tactics - including Pokemon! - used to promote their work.
FOOD
Spam Onigiri: How Spam Migrated to Hawaii and Japan
How imperialism and war brought America's (in)famous pseudo-ham in a can to Hawaii, Okinawa, and - ultimately - all of Japan.
FOOD
Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki: From Adversity to Beloved Staple
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is a staple of Japanese cuisine. A short introduction to its postwar roots as an invention in difficult times.