Katsunori and Kaori Osaka, a Japanese couple originally from Nagoya, were living in a cramped apartment when their …
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Located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, just minutes from Narita International Airport, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple stands as one …
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Located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, Ashikaga Flower Park is a world-renowned floral theme park and a …
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Peace and ConflictFeatured
How MacArthur Transformed Japan: The Occupation That Built a Democracy
by Max LubyMax LuOn the morning of April 16, 1951, General Douglas MacArthur prepared to leave Japan for the last time. …
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Being conquered is not necessarily detrimental to a nation; when conquered by more civilized countries, it enters a …
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WorldEditor's Pick
Why Japan Stands With Taiwan: Gratitude, Memory, and the Moral Divide With the CCP
by Mikel DavisTaiwan has long extended goodwill beyond its borders. It came to Japan’s aid in its darkest hour, and …
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Culture & CommunityFeatured
The Sweet Philosophy Behind Japan’s Most Charming Cookie Factory
by Mikel DavisYears ago, a Japanese food program called Cooking Showdown: East vs. West interviewed a dairy farmer about how …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
A Shift in Asian Diplomatic Strategy Challenges the Chinese Communist Party
by Helen LondonIn early November 2025, a series of significant diplomatic moves focused on deterring Beijing unfolded from Berlin to …
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Nestled deep in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, lies Takayama — a city often …
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Tucked away in the remote mountainous regions of Japan‘s Gifu and Toyama prefectures, the historic villages of Shirakawa-gō …