Why Japanese People Like Wearing Face Masks
Even before the pandemic, you could see many people wearing face masks in public, especially in winter, in Japan. There are several reasons why Japanese…
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The 67 Year Ban on Dancing After Midnight in Japan
In 1948 the Japanese Government created a law known as the Businesses Affecting Public Morals Regulation Law (風俗営業等の規制及び業務の適正化等に関する法律), also known as 風俗営業取締法 (Fūzoku Eigyō Torishimari Hō) or 風営法 (Fūeihō)….
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The Birth of the Katana
The popular Japanese sword, katana (刀) was made iconic by the samurai class during feudal Japan and is commonly known as the samurai sword. It is defined by…
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Yasuke: The African Warrior of Japan
Yasuke is known to be the first African warrior in Japan to reach the rank of samurai under the 16th Century Japanese feudal lord, Oda…
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Understanding Kanji and Kana
The language of Japan is known as Nihongo (日本語). Early Chinese documents from the 3rd century record the existence of some Japanese texts that appear during the 8th…
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Friendship the Japanese Way
People are individuals with different mindsets, cultures, and ideals. Having a multi-faceted set of friends enables us to open our minds and our hearts to…
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Ghost of Tsushima and the Mongol Invasion
The Kamikaze pilots of World War II have an infamous history. They were officially known as the Tokubetsu Kōgekitai (特別攻撃隊 “Special Attack Unit”) or Tokkō Tai. The pilots…
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The Story of Nintendo
Mario Brothers, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, Link, Princess Zelda, Yoshi and Kirby are just a few of the popular characters of Nintendo that many of us…
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