HISTORY
Shuri Castle: The History of a Cultural Landmark
A look at the history of Shuri Castle and its significance as a cultural landmark following its tragic destruction in a massive…
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HISTORY
CULTURE
10-Year-Old School-Skipping “Revolutionary” Goes Viral in Japan
An Okinawan boy's anti-school rant continues to rack up hits - and criticism of both the boy and his parents.
POLITICS
Did Japan’s Government Track Dissidents in Okinawa?
Did the Abe government violate Japan's Constitution by tracking opponents of Okinawa's military base? The government denies it - but a Japanese…
FOOD
Hara Hachi Bunme: A Japanese Approach to Eating
Why does Japan have some of the longest life spans in the world? Krys Suzuki explains how a simple rule of eating…
ENTERTAINMENT
Retiring Amuro Namie to Japanese Press: Back Off My Family
The retirement of Amuro Namie has given us proof that, no matter how "polite" your culture is, the press are pretty much…