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The Shimabara Rebellion—The Last Stand of Japan’s Christians original ↗

8 Jul 2026

The Okamoto Daihachi Affair—The Scandal That Turned the Tide Against Christianity in Japan original ↗

6 Jul 2026

The 47 Ronin—Disgrace, Revenge, and Death original ↗

23 Jun 2026

Omatsu Daigongen—The Amazing Cat Temple of Shikoku original ↗

1 Jun 2026

Oura Kei—Unstoppable Pioneering Tea Merchant original ↗

19 Jan 2026

Cats—From Battlefield Timekeepers to Unexpected Shinto Deities original ↗

18 Jan 2026

2025

Japan’s Hidden Christians original ↗

11 Nov 2025

What is Konnyaku? Japanese Cuisine’s Best Kept Secret original ↗

23 Aug 2025

Soba—Japan’s Most Misunderstood & Most Healthy Noodle original ↗

13 Jul 2025

The Ryukyu Kingdom’s Rise and Ruin original ↗

6 Jul 2025

Shochu—Ancient Brewing Methods Yield Unexpected Health Benefits original ↗

1 May 2025

Kanazawa’s Impressive Golden Culture original ↗

24 Feb 2025

Sokushinbutsu—The Fascinating Practice of Self-Mummification to Attain Buddhahood original ↗

27 Jan 2025

Heshiko—Japan’s (Almost) Forgotten Superfood original ↗

24 Jan 2025

Dondoyaki—Burning New Year’s Decorations to Send off the God of the New Year original ↗

17 Jan 2025

2024

Hosokawa Gracia—The Noblewoman Who Inspired Shogun’s ‘Maria’original ↗

22 Nov 2024

Kitamaebune— The Trade that Made Shrewd Shipowners into Millionaires original ↗

31 Oct 2024

Shukunegi, Japan — The Town Where People Fish from Barrels original ↗

25 Oct 2024

Mount Haguro—Experiencing its Rustic Magnificence original ↗

17 Sept 2024

Sazaedō—The Strikingly Unique Spiral Temple of Aizu, Japan original ↗

12 Sept 2024

Hiraizumi — Once a Fabulous City of Gold, Now a Quiet Home of Mummies original ↗

10 Sept 2024

Obon—The Happy Homecoming of the Ghosts original ↗

7 Aug 2024

The Strongest Oni — The Remarkable Legend of Shuten-dōji original ↗

10 Jul 2024

Hayato—The Forgotten Ancient People of Southern Kyushu original ↗

15 Jun 2024

Yoshida Shoin—19th Century Hero from the Tiny Town of Hagi original ↗

26 Mar 2024

Hinamatsuri—A Joyous Day for Girls in Japan original ↗

26 Feb 2024

More Exotic than Crickets — the Strangest Food I’ve Ever Eaten original ↗

15 Feb 2024

Itoigawa — The Forgotten City of Jade original ↗

6 Feb 2024

Bonito — Ancient, Essential Basis of Japanese Cuisine original ↗

4 Feb 2024

Buddhism in Japan—A Little History of this Powerful and Influential Religion original ↗

28 Jan 2024

Sakamoto Ryoma—Maverick Samurai Visionary original ↗

8 Jan 2024

2023

Okinawa—A Deep Dive into the Tragic History of the Ryukyu Kingdom original ↗

27 Dec 2023

Turtles, Longevity, and Strangely Hairy Tails original ↗

5 Dec 2023

Respect for the Aged Day—Japan’s Unique Holiday for Honoring the Elderly original ↗

9 Sept 2023

Waterfalls in Japan—A Selection of its Most Magnificent original ↗

3 Sept 2023

26 Tragic Christian Martyrs—and Mending Relations with an Elephant original ↗

2 Sept 2023

The Ama— 5,000-Year Tradition of Awesome Female Freedivers original ↗

2 Sept 2023

Endo Genmu—The Unsung Hero of Urabandai Reforestation original ↗

21 Aug 2023

Mount Bandai’s Horrific 1888 Eruption original ↗

20 Aug 2023

Senjafuda—Ancient Japanese Graffiti or Early Calling Cards?original ↗

3 Aug 2023

The Salt Road—Nearly Forgotten Trade Route Between Itoigawa and Matsumoto original ↗

17 Jul 2023

Gongen-sama, the Persistent Oni, and the Jumbled Stone Stairs original ↗

2 May 2023

Ghosts in Japan—Buying a Haunted House original ↗

23 Apr 2023

Fujiwara Hirotsugu’s Rebellion and the Forgotten Role of the Hayato Warriors original ↗

22 Apr 2023

Samurai — Romantic Myth vs. Unvarnished Reality original ↗

21 Apr 2023

4 Kanji and Their Hidden Meanings original ↗

5 Apr 2023

What Do Dragons Have to Do With This Classic Japanese Idiom?original ↗

5 Apr 2023

Sugita Genpaku—Remarkable Edo-era Pioneer of Human Anatomy original ↗

8 Mar 2023

Sansai—6 Helpful Herbs that Herald Spring original ↗

6 Mar 2023

Ashikaga Takauji — One of Japan’s 3 Great Villains original ↗

11 Feb 2023

Udo Shrine—Secrets of a Mysterious Seaside Shrine original ↗

26 Jan 2023

Dokyo—The Rasputin of Japan who Almost Became Emperor original ↗

18 Jan 2023

Kiso Horses—Overcoming the Disastrous Consequences of Meiji Era “Improvements”original ↗

17 Jan 2023

Kakure Nenbutsu—The Little-Known Hidden Buddhists of Southern Kyushu original ↗

1 Jan 2023

2022

Japanese New Year — Gods, Symbolic Foods, and TV Extravaganzas original ↗

27 Dec 2022

Living in Japan—The Unexpected Path that Brought Me Here original ↗

27 Dec 2022

Daruma Dolls for Setting and Achieving Goals—A Japanese Twist on New Year’s Resolutions original ↗

26 Dec 2022

Oseibo—Year-End Gift Giving in Japan original ↗

25 Dec 2022

The Japanese Phenomenon of Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas original ↗

8 Dec 2022

Kagami-Biraki, Opening the Rice Cakes for a Prosperous and Healthy Year original ↗

8 Dec 2022

For a Healthy Happy Year, Dream of Mount Fuji, Hawks, or Eggplants original ↗

6 Dec 2022

Takkoku Seikoji Temple, One of Iwate Prefecture’s Hidden Treasures original ↗

25 Nov 2022

10 Things Visitors to Japan Think are Completely Awesome original ↗

17 Oct 2022

Shichi-Go-San — The Day of Happy Shrine Visits for 7, 5, and 3 Year Olds original ↗

6 Oct 2022

Shinto — The Peaceful Spiritual Heart of Japan original ↗

16 Sept 2022

Gaman — The Gritty Japanese Word for an Integral National Characteristic original ↗

31 Aug 2022

Nanzoin Temple — Little-Known Home of the Biggest Bronze Statue in the World original ↗

30 Aug 2022

Oirase Gorge — Wonderland of Waterfalls and Otherworldly Beauty original ↗

17 Jul 2022

Baku — Weird, Wonderful, Nightmare-Eating Friends original ↗

9 Jul 2022

Lake Towada — Hidden Treasure of Unrivaled Beauty original ↗

8 Jul 2022

Sakata, Japan— From Fame to Obscurity, but the Beauty Lives On original ↗

14 Jun 2022

The Jizo Statues of Nashi-no-Ki—1,000s of Unique Offerings of Thanks original ↗

2 Jun 2022

Nakasendo Way — Hiking the Ancient “Road Through The Mountains”original ↗

30 May 2022

A Japanese Proverb—When the wind blows, the barrel makers profit original ↗

27 May 2022

6 Weird Japanese Cultural Quirks original ↗

23 May 2022

It’s All Part of the Adventure—of Travel and of Life original ↗

13 May 2022

15 Insider Travel Tips for a Great Visit to Japan original ↗

8 May 2022

Washoku—Wonderful and Beautiful Japanese Cuisine original ↗

5 May 2022

The Takarajima Incident—Tragedy on Treasure Island original ↗

18 Apr 2022

He was Helped into my Seniors’ Classroom and Happily Surprised Us All original ↗

11 Apr 2022

The Incredible Tale of the Elephant Who Had an Audience with the Japanese Emperor original ↗

6 Apr 2022

10 Essential Japanese Phrases to Learn Today original ↗

31 Mar 2022

A Japanese Rural Innkeeper Served Me the Most Exotic Food I Have Ever Eaten original ↗

31 Mar 2022

Shukubo—Tranquil Temple Stay in Japan original ↗

29 Mar 2022

Death in Japan original ↗

22 Mar 2022

Sake Made Simple original ↗

22 Mar 2022

Ningyo-Iwa—The Curious Stones of Nishikata Town, Kagoshima original ↗

6 Mar 2022

Sakura—The Ephemeral Beauty of Japan’s Cherry Blossoms original ↗

4 Mar 2022

The Magnificent Cranes of Izumi, Kagoshima original ↗

3 Mar 2022

Goju—The Legendary Samurai Schools of Satsuma original ↗

15 Feb 2022

“The Happiest Days of My Life”original ↗

13 Feb 2022

Valentine’s Day in Japan—It Might Surprise You original ↗

6 Feb 2022

10 Tips for a Delightful Japanese Onsen Experience original ↗

6 Feb 2022

10 Surprising—or Not—Things Not To Do in Japan original ↗

6 Feb 2022

Forest Bathing — The Japanese Practice of Shinrin-Yoku original ↗

5 Feb 2022

Giant Bonfires Banish Evil and Demons original ↗

4 Feb 2022

Setsubun Helps You Start Your February Right — Throw Beans at Demons!original ↗

1 Feb 2022

Why is Learning Japanese So Hard?original ↗

28 Jan 2022

Essential Shoe Etiquette in Japan—3 Important Times to Change Your Shoes original ↗

23 Jan 2022

3 Big Mistakes I Made in Learning Japanese original ↗

19 Jan 2022