FEATURED
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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FEATURED
He ended a century-long war and brought about 264 years of peace. So why does no one in Japan like Tokugawa Ieyasu?
CULTURE
Why do love hotels exist in Japan? And how have they evolved to change with the times? Krys Suzuki examines the 400-year…
FOOD
Do you think you hate Japan's famous beverage made from fermented rice? There's likely a simple reason for that.
CULTURE
A popular city mascot resumes her vaunted role. Learn about Japan's history of "discount banana hawking", and how it gave birth to…
CULTURE
Why does Japan save more money on average than the rest of the world?
FEATURED
Why, in a country littered with shrines and temples, does the majority of the population claim to practice no religion?
CULTURE
What is Respect for the Aged Day? An overview of Japan's national holiday, including its origins and related cultural myths.
ESSAY
It was meant to be a paradise. But it ended up a nightmare instead. The story of how Nara Dreamland came to…