CULTURE
New Years in Japan: Its History and Traditions
How the oldest celebrated holiday in Japan has changed throughout the years, and the traditions that have come along with it.
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CULTURE
WOMEN
Kimura Komako: The Dancing Feminist
Born in an era in Japan when women's rights were more oppressed than ever, Kimura Komako never gave up the fight -…
CULTURE
Shinto: The History and Practice of Japan’s Native Religion
Shinto is more than a religion - it's also an indelible part of Japanese culture. Krys Suzuki discusses the structure, beliefs, and…
HISTORY
Akutagawa Ryunosuke: A Life of Intense and Fleeting Genius
A brilliant author. A tragic trajectory. A powerful legacy. Learn more about the writer whose works inspired one of Kurosawa's most famous…
WOMEN
Yamamoto Yae: The Warrior Woman Who Never Stopped Serving
From defending castles to outraging society, Yamamoto Yae never met a battle she didn't pick. Alyssa Fusek on one of Japan's most…
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.