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Dispelling some of the myths around traditional geisha and maiko, and understanding the training, history, and evolution of geisha from the past…

Author Noah Oskow travels to Lithuania to connect with his own Jewish past at Sugihara Chiune's consulate, now a memorial to the…

Saigo Takamori would ultimately tear down the samurai system he so dearly loved. But first, he had to survive an ordeal that…

Discover the history of the indigenous Ryukyu people, the culture that inhabited Okinawa before it was ever even a part of Japan.

A look at the history of Shuri Castle and its significance as a cultural landmark following its tragic destruction in a massive…

A look at the unfortunate (and continuing) history of blackface in Japan - and a discussion with black residents in Japan on…

Learn about the culture, skills, and economic developments of the ama-san, a dying culture of sea-faring women with historic roots.

There's so much more to Japanese alcoholic drinks than sake and whisky. And this book gives a complete guided tour.