Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the most prolific and popular Ukiyo-e artists in Japan. The word Ukiyo-e means ...

In “Meiji Jibutsu Kigen” (Origins of things of the Meiji Era), author Kendo Ishii (1865-1943) recalls how his father gave ...

Netflix has presented a list of Japanese content for 2025, and among other things, showed the first frame of the series Last ...

Kings and Generals continues its animated historical documentary series on Japan, exploring the history behind Sony’s newly announced game, Ghost of Yotei. Set in early 17th-century Hokkaido, the game ...

Coral Expeditions has three 14-night Through the Heart of Japan departures in 2025: October 4, October 18 and November 2.

The writing for 'Shogun Season 2' is complete. The series, known for its historical drama, impressed at the 2025 Critics ...

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

Shogun Season 2' writing phase is complete, with creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks confirming all 10 episodes are fully ...

The global popularity of blades forged in the western Japan city of Sakai is on the rise, with foreign tourists helping to ...