HISTORY
A Jewish Pilgrimage to Sugihara Chiune’s Consulate
Author Noah Oskow travels to Lithuania to connect with his own Jewish past at Sugihara Chiune's consulate, now a memorial to the…
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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…
CULTURE
Sumida Aquarium Gives Love Advice with Sea Metaphors
A popular aquarium in Japan has found a clever marketing gimmick: turning its staff's experience with sea creatures into relationship advice.
CULTURE
Japan’s Top Pet Peeves on Trains for 2019 May Surprise You
Japan's train service is legendary - but people are still people. Here's what those in Japan said most annoyed them about riding…
WOMEN
Japan’s Gender Gap Improves – But Not Enough
A new report shows some progress in Japan's gender gap - but also highlights big problems. What are the key factors holding…
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Saigo Takamori: The Making of a Legend
Saigo Takamori would ultimately tear down the samurai system he so dearly loved. But first, he had to survive an ordeal that…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
To Curb Overwork, Osaka to Shut Down Employee’s Computers
Osaka Prefecture will implement a clever method to stop employees from putting in overtime. But will it do anything to change the…
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The Indigenous Ryukyu People of Okinawa
Discover the history of the indigenous Ryukyu people, the culture that inhabited Okinawa before it was ever even a part of Japan.