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 to 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
History Modern History of Japan: From Late 19th Century to Present Day What happened in the modern history of Japan? Here is a brief overview of Japanese history from the late Edo period to the present day. 2021.04.20 History
History History of Japan: Heian Period (794-1185) Heian period (794-1185) is considered as a turning point in Japan for cultural and political aspects. Here we introduce a brief history of the Heian Period! 2021.03.26 History
History History of Japan: Taisho Period (1912-1926) Taisho period is a short period between 1912 to 1926 in Japan. Many dramatic changes had been made across the political, economic and cultural fields during the period. In this article, we introduce the brief history of the Taisho period that gave a huge impact on Japanese lifestyle. 2021.02.18 History