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Tokugawa Ieyasu: The Hero That Everyone in Japan Hates
He ended a century-long war and brought about 264 years of peace. So why does no one in Japan like Tokugawa Ieyasu?
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CULTURE
The Evolution of Japan’s Love Hotels
Why do love hotels exist in Japan? And how have they evolved to change with the times? Krys Suzuki examines the 400-year…
FOOD
Here’s Why You (Think You) Hate Japanese Sake (日本酒)
Do you think you hate Japan's famous beverage made from fermented rice? There's likely a simple reason for that.
CULTURE
A Japanese City’s “Banana Princess” Returns
A popular city mascot resumes her vaunted role. Learn about Japan's history of "discount banana hawking", and how it gave birth to…
CULTURE
A Tansu Full of Dollars: Why Japan Has Such a Hardcore Savings Culture
Why does Japan save more money on average than the rest of the world?
FEATURED
Religion in Japan: A Complex and Intricate Affair
Why, in a country littered with shrines and temples, does the majority of the population claim to practice no religion?
CULTURE
Respect for the Aged Day: Its Origins and Celebration in Japan
What is Respect for the Aged Day? An overview of Japan's national holiday, including its origins and related cultural myths.
ESSAY
Nara Dreamland: How It Became a Nightmare
It was meant to be a paradise. But it ended up a nightmare instead. The story of how Nara Dreamland came to…