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Author Murakami Haruki asked members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult what made them devote themselves to the group. Here are their answers.

How Japanese sake went from being a sacred drink reserved for the gods to a versatile beverage enjoyed for its own sake…

As Japan's summers get hotter, women are becoming increasingly vocal about a male fashion faux pas that many of them wish would…

I look at the history of Abe Shinzo's reign - including his first failed term of office - and consider whether Abe…

While some herald them as a step forward in gender equality, other experts say that Japan's "herbivore men" are still stuck in…

From beautiful bijinga to scandalous shunga, a history of the evolution of Ukiyo-e, and how it changed the world of Edo Period…

Japan ranks seventh worldwide for most public holidays. Learn about all the official (and a few unofficial) holidays in Japan and how…

An act of censorship by a high-ranking college administrator caused outrage in a Seattle-area community - and brought attention to the area's…