WOMEN
Murasaki Shikibu: The First Lady of Japanese Literature
How a grieving widow came to write two classics of world literature: a sprawling novel, and an 11th-century Twitter account.
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HISTORY
Why Not? How Japan Danced Away Its Samurai Past
How a weird, unexplained event in the capital of Edo kicked off a frenetic dance movement across Japan that brought the era…
FOOD
Yōshoku: Five Great “Western” Foods To Eat in Japan
Next time you go to Japan, make sure to enjoy these Western-style dishes delivered with a Japanese twist.
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?
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?