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WOMEN

Japan’s Pioneering Women Doctors: Ogino Ginko and Kusumoto Ine

Who was Japan's first female doctor of Western medicine? Both Ogino Ginko - Japan's first licensed female doctor - and Kusumoto Ine…

HISTORY

Iboshi Hokuto: The Legacy of the Ainu Poet-Activist

Spurred by colonialist propaganda that called his people "a dying race," Iboshi Hokuto spent his short life in service to his belief…

HISTORY

Haniwa! New Exhibit Showcases Japan Before It Became Japan

Want a rare peak into Japan's pre-history? An expanded exhibit at Tokyo National Museum is celebrating Haniwa, funerary statues from the country's…

TRAVEL

Miyagi Prefecture: The Top 10 Must-See Travel Spots

Wanna see something different while in Japan? Get away from the crowds - head to Miyagi Prefecture and check out these top…

CULTURE

Will Ghost of Yōtei Tackle the History of Ainu Discrimination?

Ghost of Yotei, a standalone sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, is due for release next year. Will this game created to explore…

ENTERTAINMENT

Maid Cafes in Japan: Their History and Evolution

You've probably seen a maid cafe - but where did they come from? A look at the history of maid cafes, how…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

The Tokaido Shinkansen Celebrates 60 Years of Awesome

Happy birthday! This month, the Tokaido Shinkansen celebrated its 60th anniversary. Learn more about the bullet train's history and how it revolutionized…

FEATURED

Japan’s Brilliant Fall Foliage: Top Five Viewing Places

Fall is (very slowly) arriving in Japan - and with it comes the changing of the leaves. Here are the best fall…