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The Taisho Democracy: Japan’s Brief Era of Liberalism and Change
What Was the Taisho Democracy? The Taisho Democracy refers to a unique period in Japanese history, roughly from 1912 to 1926, during the...
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Apr 152 min read
The Meiji Restoration: How Japan Transformed into a Modern Power
The Meiji Restoration (1868–1912) was a transformative period in Japanese history that marked the end of the feudal Tokugawa shogunate...
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Mar 62 min read
Salaryman Culture: The Backbone of Japan's Workforce
Japan’s salaryman culture represents a unique and deeply ingrained aspect of its post-war economy and social structure. The term...
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Dec 31, 20243 min read
The History of Kobe, Japan: From Humble Beginnings to Global City
Kobe, a vibrant port city nestled between the Rokko Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, is one of Japan’s most important cultural and...
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Dec 30, 20245 min read
Mizu-shōbai: Understanding Japan’s "Water Trade"
Mizu-shōbai , often translated as "the water trade," is a term that encompasses Japan’s nightlife and entertainment industries. Rooted in...
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Dec 25, 20244 min read
Pachinko Parlors: The Bright, Noisy Heart of Japanese Entertainment
Pachinko parlors are a defining feature of Japanese culture, a fascinating blend of gambling, entertainment, and tradition. These...
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Oct 23, 20245 min read
The Influence of Western Culture on Modern Japan
Japan has undergone dramatic transformations over the past century, owing in large part to the influence of Western culture. From...
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Sep 29, 20245 min read
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