Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kanazawa Carries On Edo-Era Kaga Tobi Firefighter Festival
Sometimes, traditions have hidden histories to uncover. Other times, the origins can be surprisingly obvious and yet
Politics & Security
[Wartime Laborers] Japan Activists Incite Koreans to Sue Based on Lies About Forced Labor
(Last of 5 Parts) Part 1: [Wartime Laborers] South Korea Ignores History, Violates 54-Year-Old Treaty Part 2: [Wartime
Politics & Security
[Wartime Laborers] Koreans Were Compensated Twice Before
(Fourth of 5 Parts) Part 1: [Wartime Laborers] South Korea Ignores History, Violates 54-Year-Old Treaty Part 2: [Warti
Politics & Security
[Wartime Laborers] The 3 Phases of Recruitment: Workers Came to Japan on Their Own
(Third of 5 Parts) Part 1: [Wartime Laborers] South Korea Ignores History, Violates 54-Year-Old Treaty Part 2: [Wartim
Politics & Security
[Wartime Laborers] Separating Facts from Fiction: Korean Workers Were Recruited, Not Coerced
(Second of 5 Parts) Part 1: [Wartime Laborers] South Korea Ignores History, Violates 54-Year-Old Treaty Part 3: [Warti
Culture
[Wartime Laborers] South Korea Ignores History, Violates 54-Year-Old Treaty
(First of 5 Parts) Part 2: [Wartime Laborers] Separating Facts from Fiction: Korean Workers Were Recruited, Not Coe
Culture
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum Presents ‘Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk’ Exhibition in 2020
Top Photo Credit: courtesy of LUCASFILM LTD, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Kimono Times, Akira Times (2017). 2020
Special Reports
WATCH: Naruhito Ascends As Emperor of Japan, Pledges to Stand with the People
Source: Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet Japan’s Emperor Naruhito was officially enthroned as the 126th ruler
Special Reports
PHOTOS: Naruhito Ascends as Emperor in front of World Leaders
(UPDATED, as of 2:50 P.M., October 22) It was a big day of celebration in Japan as Naruhito, the 126th […]
Special Reports
Emperor Naruhito’s Enthronement Ceremony: What to Expect
(UPDATED after the ceremony) The enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi, took place
Discovery of ‘Kamuysaurus Japonicus’ Species Puts Japan on Global Dinosaur Map
The fossilized skeleton known as the Mukawa Dragon was declared to be a new species of dinosaur on September […
Politics & Security
INTERVIEW | Gordon Chang: Ending Intelligence Sharing with Japan Makes Sense Only if You’re Pro-North Korea
Second of Two Parts (Part 1: INTERVIEW | Gordon Chang: U.S., China Have Reached Tipping Point) The respected American