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Sakamoto Ryoma: The Samurai Who Forged a New Japan
Learn about how a low-ranking samurai, Sakamoto Ryoma, helped bring down the Shogunate - and why he lost his life for it.
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How The Kremlin Saved Kurosawa Akira
Japanese film maestro Akira Kurosawa was at his lowest point - and then the Soviets stepped in.
Society
Sexual Assault by Trusted Caregivers in Japan Rising
Sexual abuse by teachers and caregivers in Japan appears to be rising. Advocates say one reason is a major systemic flaw in…
Race in Japan
China, the Japanese Far Right, and COVID-19
As xenophobia ramps up during COVID-19, we take a deep dive into the history of the Japanese image of a dangerous, "anti-Japanese"…
Culture
Sukyo Mahikari: Not All Harmony and Light
Founded by an architect of the Nanking Massacre, Sukyo Mahikari bathes its followers in "purifying energy", anti-Semitism, and Japanese nationalism.
Culture
The Lesser-Known Festivals of Japan: Dangerous Edition
Bamboo battles, precarious log rides, and a literal firefight make up three festivals in Japan that'll get your blood pumping - but…
Society
Why Japanese Cities Have So Few Garbage Cans
How can Japanese cities be so clean...and yet have so few garbage cans? The first part of that question is a bit…
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Sticks & Stones: Online Abuse & Speaking Up in Japan
Our panel of activists describe what it's like speaking out as a woman in modern Japan - and what can be done…