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
Video: The Explosion of Mt. Bandai
The video version of our essay on the explosion of Mt. Bandai in Fukushima during the Meiji Era - and how Japan…
Business and Economy
Some Japanese Izakaya Go Virtual During COVID-19
From free high-speed wi-fi to shamizen serenades, enterprising bar owners in Japan are going virtual to soften the damage wrought by COVID-19.
Culture
Japan and Controlled Substances: A Short History
Learn about Japan's history with controlled substances - from the use of marijuana in the Jomon era to the Japanese chemist who…
History
Stranded: Edo Era Castaways in the Russian Empire
In the Edo era, when setting foot on foreign soil was punishable by death, 16 castaways risked it all in an epic…
Society
Japan’s Night Workers Left Adrift in COVID-19 Response
The Abe government's complicated COVID-19 compensation plan leaves out a lot of people - including most of the women who work in…
Women
Her Voice: Japanese Women Have Always Shone
Japan's government says it wants women to shine. But a working Japanese mom argues they always have: Japanese men - including her…
Women
The Feminist Movement in Japan: Meiji to World War II
Learn about the early history of the feminist movement in Japan, and how women went from being "daughters in boxes" to earning…