Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | South Korea Has Distorted Historical Facts About Battleship Island for Too Long
The distortion of historical facts must not be allowed. A case in point is the South Korean government’s […]
Culture
[Kimono Style] Yukata: Simple Summer Beauty
We are almost at the beginning of the yukata season. One of the joys of the Japanese summer for […]
Politics & Security
Possibly Not a Comfort Woman? Isn’t it Time for Historical Accuracy on the Comfort Women Issue?
Over the last few days, a feud has surfaced between former comfort women and their core support group […]
Culture
[Speaking Out] Japan’s Education Ministry Should Be More Transparent in Screening Textbooks
On December 25, 2019, the Japanese Ministry of Education disapproved Jiyusha Publishing’s junior high school history t
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The Rebirth of Tokyo Station Building
It’s important to look for the latest trends and most fashionable events. But sometimes we forget to appreciate [&he
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Like Humans, Inuyama’s Monkeys Enjoy A Good Fire, Too!
The fire crackles in the chilly winter air and they gather around the warm embers of the flame. […]
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