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 …
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WorldEditor's Pick
2025 Nippon Domannaka Matsuri: The Largest Dance Festival in Nagoya, Japan
by Billy ShyuThe Nippon Domannaka Matsuri is a vibrant and culturally rich event that kicks off the peak of summer …
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CrimeEditor's Pick
Chinese Social Media ‘Little Red Book’ Involved in TOEIC and TOEFL Exam Cheating
by Emma LubyEmma LuFollowing the recent case of Chinese nationals cheating on the TOEIC test, which erupted in Japan, more details …