The alarm clock buzzed at 2:30 a.m., a jarring noise cutting through the night’s silence. Across the country, …
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Japan’s 1,000 Yen banknote is more than just legal tender — it is a miniature work of art …
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Science Unmasked
Floating Volcanic Rock Is Disrupting Life in Papua New Guinea — and the Problem Will Last a Long Time
by Troy OakesPeople in parts of Papua New Guinea are facing an unusual problem. Floating volcanic rock is making boat …
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On the morning of April 4, 1983, a 15-minute drama quietly appeared on television screens across Japan. Few …
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JapanEditor's Pick
Japan’s Imperial Horse-Drawn Carriage Procession for Foreign Ambassadors
by Billy ShyuWhen a newly appointed foreign ambassador arrives in Tokyo to present their credentials to the Emperor of Japan, …
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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 …