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…
Lost in Translation: 30 Japanese Words & Phrases Have No English Equivalent
The Japanese language is rich with words and phrases that carry meanings and cultural significance that often can’t be directly translated…
Japan’s Mysterious $500 Million Bitcoin Mystery – The Truth Behind the Mt. Gox Vanishing Act
In 2010, a new digital currency called Bitcoin was gaining popularity among technologists, financial traders, and those looking for alternatives to…
She Was Born With Brown Hair – So Why Did Japan Force This Teen To Dye It Black?
In Japan, strict dress code rules in schools were common – but one rule took conformity too far. Many schools banned…
Secret Society of Japanese Housewives Who Dominated Global Currency Trading
In the early 2000s, a new investing phenomenon emerged in Japan – the rise of Mrs. Watanabe. Mrs. Watanabe was not…