Why Japan’s Famous Curry is Actually a Western Import
Curry holds an interesting place in Japanese cuisine. Though quintessentially Indian in origin, it arrived in Japan by way of the…
From Romance to Relatives: Sailor Moon’s Most Controversial Translation Decision!
Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune are a lesbian couple in the original Japanese version of the Sailor Moon anime, but in…
Why Doesn’t Japan Have Nuclear Weapons? The Surprising Answer
Japan’s stance on nuclear weapons is unique and complex. As the only country to have experienced the devastation of nuclear war…
Want a 4-Day Workweek? Here’s How Microsoft Japan Made It Work and Skyrocketed Productivity
In 2019, Microsoft Japan took a daring step to challenge traditional work norms by launching a “Work Life Choice Challenge.” The…
The Shocking Racist Betrayal at Versailles That Pushed Japan to Start World War II
In 1919, Japan stood poised to take its place among the world’s greatest powers. After rapidly modernizing, it had just demolished…
Joshitai’s Last Stand: The Female Samurai Who Fought to the Bitter End
The year was 1868, and the winds of change were blowing through Japan. For over two and a half centuries, the…
From Heir to Truck Driver: The Man Robbed of His Fortune Switched At Birth
In March 1953 at a hospital in Tokyo, two newborn baby boys were accidentally switched and sent home with the wrong…
Ronaldo Stands Up for Boy Ridiculed on Stage – You Won’t Believe How it Changed the Boy’s Life
Cristiano Ronaldo cemented his reputation as a class act after defending a young Japanese boy who was mocked for attempting to…
WWII Soldiers Had One Simple Trick to Know if Japanese Were Near – The Letter That Meant Life or Death
In the heat of battle during WWII’s Pacific theater, a single letter could determine whether you lived or died. American GIs…
The Unsettling Reality of Japan’s Death Row: Why Inmates Don’t Know Their Execution Date
Japan is one of the few developed nations that still practices capital punishment. While the topic itself is controversial, what sets…
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