BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
The 1 Yen Coin Moves Closer to Its Inevitable Doom
Japan's modern 1 yen coin has an interesting 65-year history. But could cashless and COVID-19 soon make it a relic of the…
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FOOD
Japanese Matcha Tea: A Matcha Made In Heaven
Japanese matcha tea is steeped in tradition, culture, and history. Here's how you can enjoy that tradition from the comfort of your…
FOOD
Japanese Tea: More Than Matcha
Step into the world of Japanese tea, and learn about the different types, history, and health benefits. There's so much more than…
FOOD
Japanese Kitchen Knives: Like Katanas for Your Kitchen
Why are Japanese kitchen knives so popular? Learn the history behind the blades - and how to buy one that's right for…
CULTURE
Ancestral Ainu Remains Returned by Tokyo University
A long fight by Japan's indigenous Ainu results in a hard-won victory - but much more remains to be done.
FEATURED
Japan’s Whiteness Problem, Part 2: The Propaganda Machine
How Japan went from a paternalistic relationship with the US after WWII to a co-dependent one that reified whiteness.
FEATURED
Japan’s Whiteness Problem, Part 1: Colorism
Thalia Harris analyzes Japan's preference for whiteness in foreigners, where it comes from, and why it continues to persist.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japanese Writing: The Kanji Debate of the Meiji Period
The story of how modern Japanese came to assume its current written form - and how kanji nearly got left on the…