How Japan avoided European colonization and became an imperial power itself
European colonialism was a massive and destructive force that shaped the history and geography of the world for centuries. From the…
What if Japan and China Were Connected by Land? A Stunning Prediction for the Future
Imagine waking up one day and finding out that Japan is no longer an island nation, but a peninsula attached to…
Japanese Solution to Thwarting Smash and Grab Crime Using Samurai Era Weapon
A daring employee at a jewelry shop in Tokyo’s Ueno district successfully fended off three armed robbers using an unusual weapon…
The Tenacious Ginkgo Trees of Hiroshima
On August 6, 1945, the city of Hiroshima was devastated by the first atomic bomb ever used in warfare. The bomb,…
Japan Air Lines Food Poisoning Incident In 1975 Ended With One Surprising Fatality
It was meant to be a dream trip – a flight to Paris for over 300 Japanese Coca-Cola executives and their…
Why Are There So Many Japanese in Brazil?
Brazil has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan, with over 2 million Japanese descendants contributing to the country’s melting pot…
When Was The Last Mount Fuji Eruption?
On December 16, 1707, Mount Fuji erupted violently after being dormant for over 200 years. The eruption sent ash and debris…
Why Are There So Many People of Japanese Descent In Hawaii?
Drawn by tales of a bountiful paradise, the first Japanese laborers arrived in Hawaii in 1868, wide-eyed and seasick after months…
William Copeland: The Brewmaster Who Started Kirin Beer in Japan
William Copeland was born Johan Martinius Thoresen in 1834 in Arendal, Norway. As a young man, he apprenticed under a German…
Hachiko’s Pop-Up Doghouse Draws Crowds in Tokyo
Japan’s beloved Hachiko statue was showcased to the public in a pop-up artwork display this weekend, drawing crowds eager to see…
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