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Saigo Takamori: Hero of the Meiji Restoration
How the "last samurai" Saigo Takamori escaped exile and changed Japan forever - before he rebelled against the new state he helped…
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Japanese Geisha and Maiko: From Past to Present
Dispelling some of the myths around traditional geisha and maiko, and understanding the training, history, and evolution of geisha from the past…
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A Jewish Pilgrimage to Sugihara Chiune’s Consulate
Author Noah Oskow travels to Lithuania to connect with his own Jewish past at Sugihara Chiune's consulate, now a memorial to the…
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Saigo Takamori: The Making of a Legend
Saigo Takamori would ultimately tear down the samurai system he so dearly loved. But first, he had to survive an ordeal that…
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The Indigenous Ryukyu People of Okinawa
Discover the history of the indigenous Ryukyu people, the culture that inhabited Okinawa before it was ever even a part of Japan.
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Shuri Castle: The History of a Cultural Landmark
A look at the history of Shuri Castle and its significance as a cultural landmark following its tragic destruction in a massive…
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Blackface in Japan: Its History – And Its Consequences
A look at the unfortunate (and continuing) history of blackface in Japan - and a discussion with black residents in Japan on…
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Ama-San: A Look at Japan’s Female Free Divers
Learn about the culture, skills, and economic developments of the ama-san, a dying culture of sea-faring women with historic roots.