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…
$2.5 Million for a Toyota? Rare Shelby 2000GT Smashes Auction Records
On March 5, 2022, a rare 1967 Toyota 2000GT race car sold for an astounding $2.5 million at Gooding & Company’s…
Kyoto vs Tokyo: The Epic 1000-Year Rivalry Behind Japan’s 2 Greatest Cities
Our tale begins in the ancient city of Heian-kyo, known as the “Capital of Peace and Tranquility” for its elegant temples…
Shocking Stories Behind the Samurai Blood Ceilings of Kyoto’s Temples
Kyoto, Japan is a city rich in history and tradition. Within its ancient borders stand seven Buddhist temples, each with a…
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…
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…
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…
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