After living in Tokyo for over a decade, I’ve come to appreciate the quieter side of Japan. Recently, I discovered Fukui ...

In an illuminating and provocative new study, Kiri Paramore analyses the dynamic history of Japanese Confucianism, revealing its many cultural manifestations, as religion and as a political tool, as ...

Through this process, they expand their knowledge about contemporary Japanese culture and develop their analytical skills, while becoming acquainted with a remarkable artist, his creations, and the ...

During your time at CU, you may also serve as a Teaching Assistant for JPNS 1012 (Introduction to Japanese Civilization), an overview of Japanese cultural history from the earliest times to the ...

Yasuke’s remarkable journey took him from Africa to the ranks of Oda Nobunaga’s forces, where he became one of Japan’s most intriguing figures.

Japan will hold a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines, which were listed this summer as a UNESCO World Heritage ...

Discover the wonders of Japan: experience the vibrant energy of Tokyo, the rich history of Kyoto, and the hidden gem of ...

Despite these struggles, Kyushu is rich in exquisite Japanese crafts, history and culture. I easily navigated the island relying on public transportation and an occasional small plane. Although ...

Since 2021, Japan has been grappling with how to ... But this misunderstanding of the geisha strips them of a centuries-long history rooted in culture and art. Shichiha poses during the makeup ...

an Ainu word meaning “singing together in a large group,” is the nickname of a new facility themed on the culture and history of the Ainu, an indigenous people of northern parts of Japan ...