SOCIETY
Community Restores Defaced Japanese Incarceration Memorial at US College
An act of censorship by a high-ranking college administrator caused outrage in a Seattle-area community - and brought attention to the area's…
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SOCIETY
BOOK REVIEWS
Underground: The Stories of Japan’s Sarin Attack Victims
How the Murakami Haruki book UNDERGROUND captured the impact of the Tokyo sarin subway attack on survivors.
CULTURE
National Foundation Day: Japan’s Forgotten Holiday
For some, it's a holiday full of nationalistic significance. But most people don't even known when it is. A short history of…
HISTORY
The Tragedy of the Ehime Maru
How an avoidable tragedy strained relations between Japan and the US - and how the families of those lost struggled to cope…
CULTURE
Japan’s Disappearing Home Buddhist Altars
They're still a staple in movies and anime. But in reality, 60% of Japanese homes lack an ancestral altar. What's driving the…
FEATURED
Kyoto: A Brief History of a Timeless City
Learn about the history and tradition behind the temples and shrines that make up Japan's largest cultural tourist attraction.
CULTURE
The Health Mask Gets a Makeover in Japan
Japan's 100-year-old health mask culture hasn't changed much during that time. But one Japanese company's trendy new take is catching on.
ENTERTAINMENT
Funeral Parade of Roses: Five Facts About Japan’s New Wave Masterpiece
Equal parts seriousness and absurdity, Matsumoto Toshio's 1960 countercultural classic captures a tumultuous time in the history of modern Japan.