Tag: japan politics

Tsukudani: The Fishy Preserves that Saved a Shogun

June 29th is "Tsukudani Day," a minor holiday for the fish-and-seaweed dish. It's also the food that saved shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu's life.

In a huge victory for women's rights, the morning after pill will finally be available without a prescription in Japan from summer 2023.

The Yamanote line is the beating heart of transportation for many in Tokyo. Here are some facts you may not know.

There are more types of soba in Japan than you can shake a stick at - but these three regional styles capture the dish's variety and depth.

Mt. Fuji climbing season is about to start - and officials are warning against the dangers of "bullet climbing".

The latest Gender Gap report from the World Economic Forum shows Japan sliding even further in its support for gender equality.