HISTORY
Meiji Mura: A Journey to Japan’s Modern Past
In Japan, the recent past is often obscured beneath endless concrete. Meiji Mura is one of the few places to discover the…
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HISTORY
SOCIETY
This Japanese Nursing Home Has a Stable of Bodybuilding Nurses
Faced with a caregiver shortage, one Japanese nursing home is recruiting new nurses from Japan's fitness world.
HISTORY
The Last Daimyo: The Life of Hayashi Tadataka
Amidst the backdrop of World War II's start, one last survivor of the old Edo period order died. Who was Hayashi Tadataka,…
TRAVEL
Ghibli Park Opening Date Announced as Nov. 1st
Since 2017, Ghibli fans the world over have anticipated the opening of the first-ever Ghibli theme park. Now, the opening date has…
WOMEN
Olympic Torch Relay’s “Men-Only” Boat Ride Lambasted for Sexism
When it was announced that the olympic torch would be carried through a men-only boat ride, there was a huge public backlash.
POLITICS
The Crash and Burn of the Aichi Gubernatorial Recall Campaign
A right-wing campaign to recall a Japanese governor ends in disaster and with its ringleaders facing criminal charges.
FOOD
Japanese Matcha Tea: A Matcha Made In Heaven
Japanese matcha tea is steeped in tradition, culture, and history. Here's how you can enjoy that tradition from the comfort of your…
LAW & CRIME
Brazen Road Rage Assault in Japan Makes Waves
A brazen road rage incident recorded by the assailant's companion has Japan in an uproar. But it turns out this isn't the…