HISTORY
Japanese Red Army: End of a Global Reign of Terror
How a string of violent attacks and a shifting political landscape spelled the end for the Japanese Red Army.
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HISTORY
CULTURE
Enka Music: From Political Protest to Cultural Tradition
How a form of political protest music came to be regarded as an art form that captures "the heart of Japan."
CULTURE
Manhole Covers: Japan’s Unique Art Trend
They're expensive, colorful, and have their own devoted fan following. Learn how Japan's manhole covers have crossed over from utilitarian objects to…
SOCIETY
Japanese Student and Others Speak Out Over US School’s Mushroom Cloud Logo
Japanese people wonder: Why does a school in America revel in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people by calling themselves…
HISTORY
The Unique History of Japan’s Postal System
How the Japan Post's unique development and services improved the economy of a nation - its successes, its controversies, and the origin…
SOCIETY
Happy Science: Inside Japan’s Far-Right Religious Movement
In the mid-1980s, a Japanese salaryman declared himself the reincarnation of Buddha and Hermes. Now his religious organization claims millions of adherents.
FEATURED
Ninja in Japan: The Reality Behind The Popular Depiction
How accurately do movies, cartoons, and games portray the ninja of Japan? Not very. Learn about the true tradition of the ninja.
CULTURE
Visual Kei in Japan: The Freedom to Describe Yourself
How a music-fueled rebellion against conformity and fixed gender roles became a significant cultural movement in Japan - and why some people…