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An aircraft carrier slowly takes shape, hundreds of tons at a time
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Building an aircraft carrier, often described as a floating city, is no ...
October 9, 2022
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Japan Writers Conference reflects a changing world
“How do you keep going when the world, the publishing landscape, and YOU have had major paradigm shi...
October 5, 2022
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Ueda Akinari, the Edo-period master of sencha tea culture who left his past behind several times over
In Japan, drinking green tea gradually became an everyday activity in the 18th century, the middle o...
October 3, 2022
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Mirin is the secret to a sweet Edo-period cocktail
A footnote drove me to drink mirin — and thereby travel back in time. Mirin is a variant of sake, ...
September 26, 2022
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What happens when the electricity goes out in a nighttime quake?
It is not unusual for earthquakes and other disasters to cause widespread power outages. The earthqu...
September 18, 2022
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Exhibition takes visitors to Donald Keene’s mountain hideaway
A special exhibition dedicated to Japanologist Donald Keene’s time in Karuizwa is underway at the Li...
August 24, 2022
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Secrets of Kyoto / Sencha vs matcha: Same roots, different paths
Matcha is an integral part of the Japanese tea ceremony. It is made from tea leaves that are powdere...
August 23, 2022
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New book highlights disabled people’s experiences in World War II
Every year, the summer months see many articles and documentaries about World War II, but one subjec...
August 21, 2022
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What would you do if caught in a flood while driving?
Successive downpours and typhoons in recent years have flooded roads, and people have died in vehicl...
August 19, 2022
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COVID pandemic exacerbates decline in marriage
Marriage is on the wane in Japan. According to the latest figures, the number of couples tying the k...
August 9, 2022
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