HISTORY
The Historical Periods of Japan
How well do you know your Japanese history? Join us for a sweeping overview of the historical periods of Japan - from…
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HISTORY
FEATURED
Sake Cocktails: A Modern Take on a Traditional Beverage
How Japanese sake went from being a sacred drink reserved for the gods to a versatile beverage enjoyed for its own sake…
FEATURED
Kyoto: A Brief History of a Timeless City
Learn about the history and tradition behind the temples and shrines that make up Japan's largest cultural tourist attraction.
CULTURE
Jigokudani: A Look at Japan’s Volcanic “Hell Valleys”
A look at how Japan's two most prominent religions' versions of hell shaped the story of its iconic jigokudani, or "hell valleys."
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Cashless Donations at Buddhist Temples on the Rise
More and more Buddhist templates are supplementing donation boxes with cashless donation systems - a trend that has some in Japan's Buddhist…
SOCIETY
Happy Science: Inside Japan’s Far-Right Religious Movement
In the mid-1980s, a Japanese salaryman declared himself the reincarnation of Buddha and Hermes. Now his religious organization claims millions of adherents.
CULTURE
Does The KonMari Method Spark Joy in Japan?
Does Kondo Marie's approach (and success) spark as much joy in her own home country of Japan? The answer may surprise you.
CULTURE
Aokigahara, Japan’s “Suicide Forest”: Drowning in a Sea of Trees
Why has Aokigahara, a forest full of legend and history, gained notoriety as a haven of death?