History Kofun: Japan’s Ancient Tombs Japan's ancient burial mounds, known as kofun, are a fascinating piece of Japanese history teaching us about the culture and people of the past 2023.01.06 History
History History of Japan: The Jomon Period (13,000–300 BC) Who were the first inhabitants of Japan, where did they come from, and where did they go? Welcome to the world of the Jomon period! 2022.09.23 History
History The History of Rice in Japan Why is rice so commonly eaten in Japan? Learn more about the history of rice with this educational article! 2022.09.09 History
History Place Names In Japan: What Do They Mean? You probably know some famous place names in Japan like Tokyo and Kyoto right? But do you know what they actually mean? Find out more here! 2022.08.02 History
History Why Are There So Many Dialects in Japan: The History Did you know that in different parts of Japan, we have different dialects? Learn about how the region we live in, changes how we talk! 2022.07.18 History
History 6 Most Important Ancient Kiln Towns in Japan Japan has a rich history of creating fine pottery and ceramicwares. Learn where these traditions and arts started! 2022.06.13 History
History 10 Common Japanese Surnames There are a lot of different surnames in Japan, and a lot of them sound pretty similar. Let's learn more about where common Japanese surnames came from and what they mean! 2022.01.10 History
History What are Yokai? Japanese Folklore Creatures For summer nights, people like o hear some scary ghost stories. Here we explain the Japanese very unique legendary creatures 'Yokai', and where to find them. 2021.06.24 History
History 10 Best Historical Sites in Japan In Japan, there are some places that can take you back to the Edo period or other era. Let's discover the famous/hidden historical sites throughout Japan! 2021.06.01 History
History History of Japan: Showa Period (1926-1989) The Showa Period is a relatively long period of time in the Japanese history marked by the events of the WOII and Japan's internationalisation. Read more about the eventful time in the Japanese history and where you can experience reminders of the 60 years of time. 2021.05.20 History