It starts with National Foundation Day, when we reflect on the history of our nation and remember our predecessors who overcame many hardships.
In the history of Japan, there have been 10 instances of females ascending the imperial throne, beginning with the first-ever female emperor, Suiko (554-628). ...
What significance does the tenno or “emperor” have for Japan and the Japanese people? There is no easy answer to that question. Suffice it to...