My name is Quinlan - I am a guide in north Japan, certified international sake sommelier, and WMA certified Wilderness First ...

Lesley Downer's new book, 'The Shortest History of Japan', explores the island nation's story from its ancient roots to modern achievements. Part of the bestselling 'Shortest History' series, it ...

Japan, an island nation rich in history, beauty, and resilience, has experienced some of the most dramatic rises and falls in modern history. From a feudal society to a global industrial powerhouse, ...

The real history of Yasuke, Japan’s first Black samurai. Yasuke’s remarkable journey took him from Africa to the ranks of Oda Nobunaga’s forces, where he became one of Japan’s most ...

While many other urban centers have built over their past in the rush to modernize, Yokohama has gone to great lengths to preserve its history as the port that opened Japan up to the outside world ...

Many of Japan’s present-day favorite wagashi – sweets – have their origins on Kyushu. Here’s why.

Imperial Japan continued its bloody expansion throughout the region, eventually ruling over more than a dozen present-day countries at its peak, including swathes of mainland China (see map 3).

Object Details author Tsuji, Nobuo 1932-translator Rousmaniere, Nicole Coolidge 1961-Notes Translation of: Nihon bijutsu no rekishi. Summary The leading authority on Japanese art history, from ...

A History of Japan in Manga: Samurai, Shoguns and World War II Shunichiro Kanaya, trans. from the Japanese by Zack Davisson. Tuttle, $18.99 trade paper (320p) ISBN 978-4-8053-1670-2 ...

Today’s water challenges call for cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and expertise. The Dutch water sector invites you ...

While many other urban centers have built over their past in the rush to modernize, Yokohama has gone to great lengths to preserve its history as the port that opened Japan up to the outside world ...