Jouhatsu: Japan’s ‘Evaporated People’
In Japan, tens of thousands of people intentionally disappear every year. They are known as “jouhatsu” or “evaporated people”. These individuals…
Osamu Tezuka: Original Father of Japanese Anime Pioneered the Mesmerizing Big Eyes
In Japan, Osamu Tezuka is revered as “the God of Manga” for pioneering the country’s now-booming animation industry. He is often…
Trailblazing the Tsukiji Tradition: Meet LA’s First Black Graduate from Tokyo Sushi Academy
Meet Reijirō Kashida, a sushi chef with a flair for traditional Japanese cuisine and a story that’s as unique as his…
20 Life-Changing Wealth Building Tips from Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki is the author of the bestselling personal finance book “Rich Dad Poor Dad.” Born and raised in Hawaii to…
20 Japanese Secrets for Tidying Up Your Home Courtesy of Marie Kondo
Marie Kondo’s Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo has inspired viewers around the world to tidy and organize their homes….
You Won’t Believe What Thomas Edison Used From Kyoto to Make Lightbulbs
Thomas Edison’s incandescent lightbulb changed the world, spreading electric lighting across the globe. This groundbreaking invention was made possible in part…
Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Bets Big on Himself – Amazing Rags to Riches Story
Do you dream of starting your own business and becoming rich one day? Yusaku Maezawa’s story proves that with hard work…
From CEO to Fugitive: The Thrilling Escape Saga of Carlos Ghosn From Tokyo
In the dead of night on December 29th, 2019, former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn quietly slipped out of his luxury Tokyo…
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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