William Adams: The English Samurai
Valor, honor, bravery, and the ritual act of suicide by seppuku have always captured my interest whenever I think of the samurai warriors of Japan….
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Hysteria over Wisteria in Japan
One of the best times to visit Japan is during spring when all kinds of colorful blooms paint the landscape. Japan is known for its…
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Fun and Frolic at Kasai Rinkai Park
Kasai Rinkai Park (葛西臨海公園), one of the newer parks in Japan, opened officially June 1, 1989, and is located in Edogawa, Tokyo. It is the…
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Open Sesame!
If you’ve heard of the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, you’ve come across the magic words “Open Sesame!” These two words open…
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The Tragedy of the Byakkotai Samurai
Today, Aizu is the westernmost region of Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. The Aizu clan fought in the Boshin War, a civil war in Japan from 1868…
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Zenkō-ji Gokaicho: A Once Every 7 Years Event
Zenkō-ji, a Buddhist temple in Nagano, Japan, was initially built in the 7th century. Nagano City was built around it. It is significant in Japanese history…
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The Story of Hoichi the Earless
Hundreds of years ago, there was an epic sea battle in Dan-no-ura that took many lives. The battle took place in the Straits of Shimonoseki,…
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The Japanese Minka Homes
Typical examples of Japanese architecture are wooden structures slightly elevated from the ground with either tiled or thatched roofing. Thin sliding doors were used instead…
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