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The Edo Period: Political, Economic, and Social Developments
The Edo period started in 1603 and lasted until 1867 and was a time of significant political, econom
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A Year in Japan: My Experiences as a Bangladeshi Muslim Student
Back in 2020, I was back in Bangladesh, dreaming of walking through the streets of Tokyo with flower
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Role of Women Throughout Japanese History
The role of women in Japanese history is a complex and multifaceted topic that spans centuries of cu
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The Economic Miracle of Japan: From Devastation to Prosperity to Something in the Middle
Japan's economic miracle from 1945 to 1991 is a phenomenon that has fascinated people worldwide. Jap
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Japanese Horror: The Genre that Terrorizes Japan
When it comes to horror, Japan is a country renowned for its spine-chilling tales and gruesome ghost
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The Samurai Code of Bushido: Honour, Loyalty and Courage
The samurai code of Bushido is one of Japan's most enduring cultural legacies. This code, which orig
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Remnants of Seppuku Resurface Amidst Demographic Crisis in Japan
Please note: this article discusses seppuku and suicide which some individuals may find distressing.
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Staying Organized the Japanese Way
In Japan, staying organized is deeply ingrained in the culture, and it can be seen in everything fro
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Gaman: Endurance with Dignity
Gaman is a Japanese concept that refers to the act of endurance or perseverance in the face of diffi
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Natural Disasters in Japan: What Foreign Residents Need to Know to Stay Safe
Recently, Turkey and Syria have been jolted by severe earthquake natural disasters that tremendously
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Datsuzoku: Deviating From Daily Routine
Datsuzoku (脱俗, だつぞく), a Japanese concept that is often translated as “deviating from routine,” is a
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Overcoming Japan’s Birth Rate Crisis
The declining birth rate, in combination with one of the highest life expectancies in the world have
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Behind Japan’s Declining Birth Rate: More Women in Education and the Workforce?
Recently, Japan has experienced a sense of crisis due to the ongoing decrease in the fertility rate,
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Initiatives to Repopulate the Abandoned Villages/Ghost Towns in Japan
The phenomenon of Akiya, or vacant houses in Japan, has become prevalent throughout the countryside.
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Jouhatsu: Japan’s Mysteriously Vanishing Population
Jouhatsu is a phenomenon that has garnered attention in Japan in recent years. The term jouhatsu, wh
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A Closer Look at Cool Japan
Japan's traditional culture, including ikebana, samurai and geisha, is no longer the exclusive repre