The economic term for self-sufficiency is "autarky", borrowed from the ancient Greek word autarkeia, meaning "to suffice".

Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1867/1868. During this time the country was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate. An exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago features over 30 of Tōshūsai ...

Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1867/1868. During this time the country was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate. Hunting scenes have been an important theme in art history but we at DailyArt ...

After all, the cast was a highlight of the show set in a slightly fictionalized pre-Tokugawa shogunate Japan, securing five nominations for acting awards at this year's Emmys. Given that this show ...

Exclusive: Shogun star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada revels in the success of season 1 while teasing what's to come in season 2. Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on Twitter (opens in a ...

Hey Dada,” my six-year-old says. “When did Japan start believing in Pokemon?” It’s day three of our journey through the land of the rising sun and we’re getting to the big questions.

“This no longer has anything to do with isolationism, which Trump has often been accused of. Rather, it reveals a foreign policy that throws the multilateral norms of the global order to the ...

The industry began to flourish in the late 16th century when tobacco was introduced to Japan by Portugal and spurred the development of high-quality tobacco knives, leading to the endorsement by the ...

Courtesy of Ninnaji temple Interior of Ninnaji temple’s Kondo main hall The 1624-44 Kan-ei era is also known as the “Great Peace,” a time when Japan was united under the Tokugawa shogunate. Research ...